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Speech by Henry Wilson on Habeas Corpus in 1863 Senate
Massachusetts senator Henry Wilson denounces Kentucky Democrats and others for treasonous rhetoric during the Civil War. He defends Lincoln, lauds Union volunteers, and demands unmasking rebel sympathizers while warning of dire consequences for those who aid the rebellion. He recalls Fort Sumter, praises Republican unity, and condemns Democratic calls for peace at the cost of the Union.
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