Charles Sumner: “All these were in our revolutionary contest gathered about Washington…”

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All these were in our revolutionary contest gathered about Washington; but Lafayette alone obtained place in his heart.

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Sumner highlights the unique bond between Washington and Lafayette amidst other notable figures.

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Charles Sumner: “All these were in our revolutionary contest gathered about Washington; but Lafayette alone obtained place in his heart.”