Charles Sumner: “Of course, emigrants who love Freedom, and, if need be, are willing to…”

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Of course, emigrants who love Freedom, and, if need be, are willing to die in her cause, must be encouraged to plant themselves in the Territory.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner encourages freedom-loving emigrants to settle in the territory, emphasizing their willingness to fight for freedom.

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Charles Sumner: “Of course, emigrants who love Freedom, and, if need be, are willing to die in her cause, must be encouraged to plant…”