Charles Sumner: “The eminence which John Covode reached attests the hospitality of our…”

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The eminence which John Covode reached attests the hospitality of our institutions, and shows how character triumphs over difficulties.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the success of John Covode as a testament to the opportunities provided by American institutions.

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Charles Sumner: “The eminence which John Covode reached attests the hospitality of our institutions, and shows how character triumphs…”