Charles Sumner: “Born among slaves and living always under the shadow of Slavery, his…”

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Born among slaves and living always under the shadow of Slavery, his character was not corrupted, nor was his judgment obscured.

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Sumner reflects on the integrity and clarity of judgment of a man born into slavery.

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Charles Sumner: “Born among slaves and living always under the shadow of Slavery, his character was not corrupted, nor was his judgment…”