Charles Sumner: “They believe in Slavery more or less, and will not do anything to…”

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They believe in Slavery more or less, and will not do anything to remove it or to mitigate its terrible curse.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that some senators believe in slavery and resist efforts to alleviate its impact, reflecting the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

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Charles Sumner: “They believe in Slavery more or less, and will not do anything to remove it or to mitigate its terrible curse.”