Charles Sumner: “Slavery was abolished in Colombia, first, by the Spanish General…”

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Slavery was abolished in Colombia, first, by the Spanish General Murillo, and, secondly, by the American General Bolivar.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner acknowledges the roles of Generals Murillo and Bolivar in the abolition of slavery in Colombia, emphasizing their historical significance.

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Charles Sumner: “Slavery was abolished in Colombia, first, by the Spanish General Murillo, and, secondly, by the American General…”