Charles Sumner: “I trust that this grand example is none the less worthy of imitation…”

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I trust that this grand example is none the less worthy of imitation because from an empire which is not supposed to sympathize with liberal ideas.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses hope that a positive example from an empire can inspire liberal ideas.

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Charles Sumner: “I trust that this grand example is none the less worthy of imitation because from an empire which is not supposed to…”