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Or the branch of the University devoted to law may be called Story Law School, as the other branch of the University devoted to science, in gratitude to a distinguished benefactor, is called Lawrence Scientific School.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner suggests that the law branch of the University be named after Story in gratitude for his support.

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