Charles Sumner: “I am sure that our presence here will be an encouragement and a…”

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I am sure that our presence here will be an encouragement and a comfort to loyal people throughout these troubled States.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner believes that their presence in Congress will provide hope and comfort to loyal citizens in troubled states.

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