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Charles Sumner: “For the first time has the United States, within my knowledge, fallen under suspicion of violating the requirement of…”

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For the first time has the United States, within my knowledge, fallen under suspicion of violating the requirement of neutrality on this subject.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses concern that the United States is suspected of violating its neutrality in a particular matter, marking a significant moment in its foreign policy.

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