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The fact is, that our Union rests upon public opinion, and can never be cemented by the blood of its citizens shed in civil war.
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Sherman emphasizes the importance of public opinion in maintaining the Union, rejecting violence as a solution.
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What I have written is no doubt clouded with partisanship, but I would not be honest if I did not express my attachment to my party.
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