John Sherman: “I think they have given over the idea of independence, for they begin…”

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I think they have given over the idea of independence, for they begin to recognize that they are incapable of self-government.

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Sherman reflects on the changing attitudes of Cubans towards independence and self-governance.

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It was settled by this war that we have a country limited in its powers by the constitution of the United States fairly construed.

Our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country" has been the watchword and creed of my public life.

The Union already embraces discordant elements enough without adding others.

What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.

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John Sherman: “I think they have given over the idea of independence, for they begin to recognize that they are incapable of…”