Charles Sumner: “In seeking the reform of existing evils, we seek also the conservation…”

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In seeking the reform of existing evils, we seek also the conservation of the principles handed down by our fathers.

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Sumner believes that reforming current injustices also involves preserving foundational principles.

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Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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Charles Sumner: “In seeking the reform of existing evils, we seek also the conservation of the principles handed down by our fathers.”