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From the beginning of the war private property had not been taken, either for the use of the army or of individuals, without full compensation.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “From the beginning of the war private property had not been taken, either for the use of the army or of individuals…”
Editor's note · Context
He asserts that private property was respected during the war, with compensation provided for its use.
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