Charles Sumner: “Putting aside all question of concession or compromise, the single…”

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Putting aside all question of concession or compromise, the single question remains, How shall we treat the seceding States?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner poses a critical question regarding the treatment of seceding states, emphasizing the need for a clear policy.

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