No wise man will overlook this, and should not expect that the southern people will at once yield to the logic of events; but every patriotic man ought to do his utmost to bring about, as soon as possible, a cheerful acquiescence in the results of the war.
Sherman emphasizes the need for patience and understanding towards the South's adjustment post-war.
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