Charles Sumner: “And there is another company, who cannot yet pronounce his name, but…”

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And there is another company, who cannot yet pronounce his name, but, as they hear how truly he was their friend, will rise to call him blessed.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the lasting impact of a friend's legacy after their death.

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Charles Sumner: “And there is another company, who cannot yet pronounce his name, but, as they hear how truly he was their friend, will…”