Charles Sumner: “I address thee as friend, although having no personal acquaintance…”

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I address thee as friend, although having no personal acquaintance, but have long known thee by reputation as a friend to the human race.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses his respect for a fellow advocate of human rights, despite not knowing them personally.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “I address thee as friend, although having no personal acquaintance, but have long known thee by reputation as a friend…”