On the record
Against her we could not strike a blow that would not be as severely felt in London as in America, so identified were the two countries by commercial intercourse.
Source
gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Against her we could not strike a blow that would not be as severely felt in London as in America, so identified were…”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner reflects on the interconnectedness of the United States and England, emphasizing the consequences of conflict between them.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Other voices in this conversation
