Charles Sumner: “Great Britain, throughout her municipal history, has practically…”

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Great Britain, throughout her municipal history, has practically contributed to the establishment of freedom beyond all other nations.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner acknowledges Great Britain's unique contributions to the establishment of freedom compared to other nations.

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Charles Sumner: “Great Britain, throughout her municipal history, has practically contributed to the establishment of freedom beyond all…”