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Now it is a fact too well known in the history of England, and of our own country, that these persons, while often justly distinguished by individual charities, have been lukewarm in opposition to Slavery.
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Sumner critiques the lukewarm opposition to slavery by certain charitable individuals in history.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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