Charles Sumner: “Here was affirmation and denial: first, affirmation of the National…”

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Here was affirmation and denial: first, affirmation of the National Unity; and, secondly, denial of any independent foothold to Rebel Slavery.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner outlines the dual affirmation of national unity and the denial of slavery's legitimacy.

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Charles Sumner: “Here was affirmation and denial: first, affirmation of the National Unity; and, secondly, denial of any independent…”