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You must suspect the sense or loyalty of him who puts forth this irrational and utterly wicked imputation.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

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

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