Charles Sumner: “On this point there must be no uncertainty, no “perhaps.” It is not…”

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On this point there must be no uncertainty, no “perhaps.” It is not enough to say that Rebels may be disfranchised; you must say must.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner insists on the necessity of clear and decisive action regarding the disfranchisement of rebels.

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Charles Sumner: “On this point there must be no uncertainty, no “perhaps.” It is not enough to say that Rebels may be disfranchised; you…”