Charles Sumner: “Lincoln would be inaugurated on the 4th of March President of the…”

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Lincoln would be inaugurated on the 4th of March President of the United States, and rally the country to his support.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of Lincoln's inauguration and rallying support for the new president.

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Charles Sumner: “Lincoln would be inaugurated on the 4th of March President of the United States, and rally the country to his support.”