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Therefore I ask that the journal be rectified, in harmony with Parliamentary Law and the principles of Universal Law.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner emphasizes the importance of adhering to parliamentary and universal law in legislative processes.

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