They have stood undismayed amidst threats of disunion and disorganization; conscious of the rectitude of their purposes; warm in their attachment to the constitution and Union, and obedient to the rules of order and the laws.
Sherman praises his supporters for their steadfastness in the face of threats to disunion and their commitment to order and law.
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