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Forts, arsenals, navy yards, and vessels of war, intrusted without defense to the patriotism of the people, have, upon one pretext or another, been seized, and are now held by lawless force.
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Sherman emphasizes the danger of military assets being seized without defense, highlighting a critical issue of national security.
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