Charles Sumner: “Only what has been said sincerely by those whose words are important…”

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Only what has been said sincerely by those whose words are important deserves place in such a collection.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of sincere contributions from significant voices in historical collections.

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

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “Only what has been said sincerely by those whose words are important deserves place in such a collection.”