2286
Cleveland Morning Leader, 13 August 1864
(ed; 6 inches)
~ See original
p.2, col.2
~ View at ChronAm
2286 - L. Aug. 13; ed:2/2 - Difficulties in the way of restoring the
Union are over if we consider many things already accomplished. The
Mississippi river is in our control; the mountain range from Pennsylvania
to northern Georgia and Alabarua is in our possession, and government
scruples about Negro soldiers overcome. These successes plus other
accomplishments by the North, make success of the Union assured if the
people have courage to complete the great work.
"If we are to prove ourselves a great people, these consideration
are calculated to give us great hope and courage." (6)