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But the newspapers have placed enough beyond question for judgment on this extraordinary case, although thus far there has been no attempt to appreciate it, especially in the light of history.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He notes that the media has already provided sufficient information for public judgment on the President's case.

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