Charles Sumner: “I take pleasure in saying that in my opinion your recent effort ranks…”

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I take pleasure in saying that in my opinion your recent effort ranks with Demosthenes on the Crown, and with Burke on Warren Hastings.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner compares a recent speech to the works of great orators, highlighting its excellence.

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Charles Sumner: “I take pleasure in saying that in my opinion your recent effort ranks with Demosthenes on the Crown, and with Burke on…”