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Charles Sumner: “In the face of this Act of 1646, the learned Senator from South Carolina wished his friend from Missouri to incorporate…”

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In the face of this Act of 1646, the learned Senator from South Carolina wished his friend from Missouri to incorporate into his speech a false accusation against Massachusetts and the New England colonies.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner defends Massachusetts against false accusations regarding slavery in a debate.

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