This is a transcript of an address delivered by Edward Fitzgerald Beale before the Grant and Colfax Club of Chester in 1868. The speech provides insight into the political climate of the United States during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. Beale's address reflects the ideals and policies of the Republican Party at that time, offering a glimpse into the issues and debates that shaped the nation's recovery.
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