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Charles Sumner: “In that war too, Sir, they took Louisburg from the French, single-handed, without any European assistance: as mettled an…”

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In that war too, Sir, they took Louisburg from the French, single-handed, without any European assistance: as mettled an enterprise as any in our history; an everlasting memorial of the zeal, courage, and perseverance of the troops of New England.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner praises the bravery and determination of New England troops during a significant military campaign.

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