Charles Sumner: “More significant even than the assault was the evidence, which soon…”

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More significant even than the assault was the evidence, which soon accumulated, showing its adoption at the South.

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Sumner reflects on the broader implications of violence and its acceptance in Southern society during his time.

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Charles Sumner: “More significant even than the assault was the evidence, which soon accumulated, showing its adoption at the South.”