Charles Sumner: “For those from whom I differ I have nothing but personal kindness; but…”

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For those from whom I differ I have nothing but personal kindness; but I must condemn the text they seek to inject into the Constitution.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses personal goodwill towards those he disagrees with while firmly opposing their constitutional proposals.

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