I sympathize with their prostrate condition, and would do all in my power to relieve them, acknowledging that in some instances they have had most trying governments to live under, and very oppressive ones in the way of taxation for nominal improvements, not giving benefits equal to the hardships imposed.
Grant shows empathy for the struggles of Southern citizens under oppressive governments and high taxes.
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