Charles Sumner: “Our flag is desecrated by this hateful commerce; ships equipped in New…”

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Our flag is desecrated by this hateful commerce; ships equipped in New York are tempted by its cruel gains.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner condemns the slave trade as a disgrace to the nation, highlighting its economic motivations.

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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Our flag is desecrated by this hateful commerce; ships equipped in New York are tempted by its cruel gains.”