Charles Sumner: “He would not and could not believe the success of the Rebels possible…”

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He would not and could not believe the success of the Rebels possible; but he saw no way to success on our part, except through Emancipation.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner believes that the only path to success against the Rebels is through emancipation.

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Charles Sumner: “He would not and could not believe the success of the Rebels possible; but he saw no way to success on our part, except…”