Especially was I moved when I saw the indignity to the colored race, which was accomplished by trampling upon a fundamental principle of International Law, declaring the equality of nations, as our Declaration of Independence declares the equality of men.
In this quote, Sumner articulates his deep concern for the dignity of the colored race and the violation of international law.
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