Charles Sumner: “The pretended Governor of Mississippi, like the pretended Governor of…”

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The pretended Governor of Mississippi, like the pretended Governor of Alabama, exults in Rebel victories, and fans the Rebel flame.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner criticizes the leaders of Mississippi and Alabama for celebrating Confederate victories and perpetuating rebellion.

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Charles Sumner: “The pretended Governor of Mississippi, like the pretended Governor of Alabama, exults in Rebel victories, and fans the…”