Charles Sumner: “Let no person who truly loves Freedom join this company, tempted by…”

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Let no person who truly loves Freedom join this company, tempted by its name and old associations.

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Sumner urges those who truly value freedom to avoid associating with groups that support slavery, despite their historical ties.

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Charles Sumner: “Let no person who truly loves Freedom join this company, tempted by its name and old associations.”