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Charles Sumner: “Sumner avows that what is called his Faneuil-Hall Speech contains his calm, deliberately formed, and well-matured…”

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Sumner avows that what is called his Faneuil-Hall Speech contains his calm, deliberately formed, and well-matured opinions,--opinions by which his action would be governed in the event of his election to the office of United States Senator....
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that his Faneuil-Hall Speech reflects his well-considered opinions that would guide his actions if elected.

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