Charles Sumner: “President, this act, it seems to me, is conspicuous, both from the…”

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President, this act, it seems to me, is conspicuous, both from the person against whom it was directed and the place where it was attempted.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques a specific act, highlighting its significance based on the targeted individual and location.

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Charles Sumner: “President, this act, it seems to me, is conspicuous, both from the person against whom it was directed and the place…”