Charles Sumner: “I cannot doubt that the conspiracy was to obtain possession of the War…”

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I cannot doubt that the conspiracy was to obtain possession of the War Department, peaceably, if possible, forcibly, if necessary.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses his belief that the conspiracy aimed to take control of the War Department, using force if necessary.

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Charles Sumner: “I cannot doubt that the conspiracy was to obtain possession of the War Department, peaceably, if possible, forcibly, if…”