Charles Sumner: “There are thousands ready to see the present Government blotted out in…”

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There are thousands ready to see the present Government blotted out in blood and chaos rather than see the old curse reinstated.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner warns of the extreme sentiments among the populace regarding the government's actions during the Civil War.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “There are thousands ready to see the present Government blotted out in blood and chaos rather than see the old curse…”