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Charles Sumner: “But, independently of its intrinsic justice, this measure is recommended by an expediency of the highest character.”

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But, independently of its intrinsic justice, this measure is recommended by an expediency of the highest character.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that the measure he supports is not only just but also expedient.

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