Charles Sumner: “In similar spirit, we, too, must call a new ballot into existence to…”

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In similar spirit, we, too, must call a new ballot into existence to redress the tyranny that refuses justice to the colored race.

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Massachusetts

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He draws a parallel between historical calls for justice and the need for a new ballot to ensure justice for the colored race.

More from Charles Sumner

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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