Charles Sumner: “But it is only part of the universal conflict which must endure so…”

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But it is only part of the universal conflict which must endure so long as a single slave shall wear a chain.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that the conflict will persist as long as slavery exists.

More from Charles Sumner

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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Charles Sumner: “But it is only part of the universal conflict which must endure so long as a single slave shall wear a chain.”