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Charles Sumner: “Now, at last, in the fulness of time, in our own day, by the labors of men of Peace, by the irresistible cooperating…”

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Now, at last, in the fulness of time, in our own day, by the labors of men of Peace, by the irresistible cooperating affinities of mankind, nations seem to be visibly approaching--even amidst tumult and discord--that Unity so long hoped for, prayed for.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner reflects on the progress towards global unity through peaceful efforts in his time.

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