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The last difficulty had to be adjusted and was adjusted without a war and in a manner highly honorable to all parties concerned.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “The last difficulty had to be adjusted and was adjusted without a war and in a manner highly honorable to all parties…”
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Grant notes the peaceful resolution of a significant difficulty without resorting to war.
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