What I would aspire to, in case public opinion should decide to make me a candidate for President, would be to unite in co-operation with the Republican party all the national elements of the country that contributed to or aided in any way in the successful vindication of national authority during the war.
Sherman articulates his vision for uniting the Republican party and national elements if he were to run for president.
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