Charles Sumner: “Nobody can read this document without noting the confession, first…”

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Nobody can read this document without noting the confession, first from the reluctant Secretary, and then from his agent.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of the Secretary's admissions regarding the Navy's role in foreign affairs.

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Charles Sumner: “Nobody can read this document without noting the confession, first from the reluctant Secretary, and then from his…”