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I appeal to you again; I appeal to the Representatives of all the states, whether we shall allow Fort Sumter, the only place where our flag floats in the harbor of Charleston, to be surrendered at discretion.
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Sherman appeals to fellow representatives to protect Fort Sumter, a symbol of national unity.
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