Permit me Sir to add, that Policy alone in our Present Circumstances, seems to demand that every Satisfaction which can reasonably be requested, should be given to those Veteran Troops who, through almost every Distress, have been so long and so faithfully serving the States . . .
Emphasizes the importance of supporting veteran troops.
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I can not express how greatly affected I am at this new proof of public confidence.
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.
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