Charles Sumner: “You must suspect the sense or loyalty of him who puts forth this…”

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You must suspect the sense or loyalty of him who puts forth this irrational and utterly wicked imputation.

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Sumner challenges the loyalty of those who falsely accuse abolitionists of causing societal turmoil.

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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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Charles Sumner: “You must suspect the sense or loyalty of him who puts forth this irrational and utterly wicked imputation.”