Charles Sumner: “He was of the Old Guard of Antislavery, and we bury him with the…”

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He was of the Old Guard of Antislavery, and we bury him with the honors that belong to such a soldier.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner honors a fellow abolitionist, recognizing their contributions to the antislavery movement.

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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

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Charles Sumner: “He was of the Old Guard of Antislavery, and we bury him with the honors that belong to such a soldier.”