Charles Sumner: “The same genius which ruled in philosophy and in politics was not…”

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The same genius which ruled in philosophy and in politics was not wanting in this sphere of duty.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that the same intellectual and political genius applies to the responsibilities of postal service.

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Charles Sumner: “The same genius which ruled in philosophy and in politics was not wanting in this sphere of duty.”