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Quote by Robert Toombs

“The day the army of Virginia allows a negro regiment to enter their lines as soldiers they will be degraded, ruined, and disgraced.”

Quote by Robert Toombs

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Robert Toombs was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on July 2, 1810, and passing away on December 15, 1885, Toombs was a steadfast supporter of the Confederate States during the American Civil War and played a significant role in political and diplomatic circles. more

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