Charles Sumner: “Good men on both sides should desire its settlement, and in such way…”

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Good men on both sides should desire its settlement, and in such way as most to promote good-will, and make the best precedent for civilization.

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He calls for a resolution that fosters goodwill and sets a positive precedent for future relations.

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Charles Sumner: “Good men on both sides should desire its settlement, and in such way as most to promote good-will, and make the best…”