Charles Sumner: “Not only did we err at the surrender of Lee in postponing…”

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Not only did we err at the surrender of Lee in postponing Reconstruction, but also in postponing all effort for Specie Payments.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the errors made in delaying both Reconstruction and Specie Payments after Lee's surrender.

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Charles Sumner: “Not only did we err at the surrender of Lee in postponing Reconstruction, but also in postponing all effort for Specie…”