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Charles Sumner: “If the claim is maintained earnestly, it is because, both in law and in sentiment, and on every ground of policy or…”

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If the claim is maintained earnestly, it is because, both in law and in sentiment, and on every ground of policy or expediency, it commends itself to those who represent Massachusetts.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that maintaining the claim of colored troops is justified on legal and policy grounds, representing Massachusetts' stance.

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