Charles Sumner: “With deep-felt satisfaction I remember that no citizen who drew his…”

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With deep-felt satisfaction I remember that no citizen who drew his sword against us has suffered by the hand of the executioner.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the lack of executions for those who fought against them, indicating a desire for mercy.

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