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Charles Sumner: “Thus from beginning to end, from the fatal Proclamation to the rejoicing of the accidental ship and the rejoicing of the…”

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Thus from beginning to end, from the fatal Proclamation to the rejoicing of the accidental ship and the rejoicing of the House of Commons, was this hostile expedition protected and encouraged by England.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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This statement summarizes Sumner's view that the entire operation of the Alabama was supported by the British government from start to finish.

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