Charles Sumner: “And now, behold, this champion of belligerent rights has “changed his…”

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And now, behold, this champion of belligerent rights has “changed his hand and checked his pride.” Welcome to the new-found alliance!

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Massachusetts

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Sumner comments on a shift in alliances regarding belligerent rights.

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