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John Sherman: “I do not anticipate civil war, for our proceeding is unquestionably lawful, and if the judgment is against the…”

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I do not anticipate civil war, for our proceeding is unquestionably lawful, and if the judgment is against the President, his term is just as clearly out as if the 4th of March, 1869, was come.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman expresses confidence that their actions are lawful and will not lead to civil war.

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