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With his example before her, Illinois cannot wander again into the support of Slavery.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “With his example before her, Illinois cannot wander again into the support of Slavery.”
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Sumner believes that Illinois will not revert to supporting slavery, inspired by a strong example.
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