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The present Rebellion, surpassing in proportions and in wickedness any rebellion in history, was from the beginning quickened and promoted by their untiring energies.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The present Rebellion, surpassing in proportions and in wickedness any rebellion in history, was from the beginning…”
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He claims that the current rebellion is unprecedented in its scale and malevolence, fueled by certain individuals' efforts.
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