Charles Sumner: “A patriot’s blood, Well spent in such a strife, may earn, indeed, And…”

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A patriot’s blood, Well spent in such a strife, may earn, indeed, And for a time insure to his loved land, The sweets of Liberty and Equal Laws.

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Sumner reflects on the sacrifices made by patriots in the struggle for liberty and equal laws.

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