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A fervid appeal by the captives themselves was addressed to ministers of the Gospel throughout the United States, asking them to set apart a special Sunday for sermons in behalf of their enslaved brethren.
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Sumner describes a heartfelt appeal from captives for support from religious leaders across the United States.
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