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Charles Sumner: “Their independence was recognized more tardily, after ample discussion in these two Chambers as late as 1820; but their…”

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Their independence was recognized more tardily, after ample discussion in these two Chambers as late as 1820; but their belligerence was a fact perfectly established and recognized by every branch of the Government.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses the delayed recognition of independence for the Spanish colonies after significant debate.

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