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The ruling class in England is determined to sever this Republic, and all its pent-up jealousy, arrogance, and superciliousness are breaking out stronger and stronger.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “The ruling class in England is determined to sever this Republic, and all its pent-up jealousy, arrogance, and…”
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Sumner expresses his belief that the ruling class in England is intent on undermining the United States.
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