2. Douglas knew his campaign was doomed. Democrats had split in two with the defection of Southern fire-eaters. He also knew he was ruining his health; he was hoarse & weak by the end, & died young. He'd contributed a lot to the nation's divide. Pleading for Union was redemption.
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