Charles Sumner: “But the Rebellion was open and complete; and on the 1st of March it…”

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But the Rebellion was open and complete; and on the 1st of March it was armed from head to foot, and in battle array against the National Government.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes the Rebellion as overt and fully armed against the National Government by March 1st.

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Charles Sumner: “But the Rebellion was open and complete; and on the 1st of March it was armed from head to foot, and in battle array…”