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He has transferred to southern states more than one hundred thousand arms, of the newest pattern and most effective calibre, to be turned against the government.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “He has transferred to southern states more than one hundred thousand arms, of the newest pattern and most effective…”
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Sherman accuses the President of arming southern states against the government, raising concerns about loyalty.
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