CHAPTER XIV

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THE VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF THE WAR.

The political reverses of 1862--The "Union movement" in Michigan--Re-election of Senator Chandler--Proposition to arm the colored people--The Fremont proclamation and the Hunter order--Opposition to the colonization schemes--Influence with the Secretary of War--The Trent affair--Aid to Michigan soldiers in the Washington hospitals--"We must accept no compromise." 250

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