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Charles Sumner: “I never knew such a general feeling of real heart pleasure and satisfaction as is manifested by all except inveterate…”

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I never knew such a general feeling of real heart pleasure and satisfaction as is manifested by all except inveterate Hunkers in view of thy election.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses the widespread joy and satisfaction felt by many regarding his election.

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