Charles Sumner: “But I have yet to see the first signs of repentance on the part of…”

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But I have yet to see the first signs of repentance on the part of those who have received clemency from the Chief Magistrate of the Government.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner observes a lack of remorse among those who benefited from President Johnson's clemency.

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

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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

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Charles Sumner: “But I have yet to see the first signs of repentance on the part of those who have received clemency from the Chief…”