Charles Sumner: “I would propose to abolish blockades of purely commercial ports…”

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I would propose to abolish blockades of purely commercial ports, excepting for articles contraband of war.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner calls for the abolition of blockades on commercial ports, except for contraband.

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Charles Sumner: “I would propose to abolish blockades of purely commercial ports, excepting for articles contraband of war.”