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I cannot but hope that the recent occurrence will have a powerful influence in advancing the good cause which you have so zealously and ably defended.
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Sumner conveys optimism that a recent event will further the cause of justice and equality.
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Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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