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Charles Sumner: “Since I came here, I have never asked an introduction to a Southern member of the Senate,--not because I have any…”

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Since I came here, I have never asked an introduction to a Southern member of the Senate,--not because I have any feelings against them, for God knows I have not; but I knew that they believed I held opinions hostile to their interests, and I supposed they would not desire my society.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He explains why he has not sought introductions to Southern Senators, highlighting mutual perceptions.

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