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Charles Sumner: “It remains to be seen, if, under the genial influence of such recognition, Hayti may not become, among all independent…”

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It remains to be seen, if, under the genial influence of such recognition, Hayti may not become, among all independent colonies, first in importance to us, as it was first in accepting our example.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner speculates that recognizing Haiti could elevate its importance among independent colonies.

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