Charles Sumner: “Such, Sir, is the statement of a man once a slave, and who knows…”

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Such, Sir, is the statement of a man once a slave, and who knows whereof he speaks; nor can it be doubted that he is right.

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Massachusetts

Source

Sumner cites the perspective of a former slave, emphasizing the authenticity of his insights on the matter.

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Charles Sumner: “Such, Sir, is the statement of a man once a slave, and who knows whereof he speaks; nor can it be doubted that he is…”