Charles Sumner: “Very well; and I intend, to the best of my ability, to see that under…”

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Very well; and I intend, to the best of my ability, to see that under the institutions of the country he is equal everywhere.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses his commitment to ensuring equality for all individuals under the law, regardless of their location.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Very well; and I intend, to the best of my ability, to see that under the institutions of the country he is equal…”