Charles Sumner: “And permit me to say, that the fact of his existence is not more…”

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And permit me to say, that the fact of his existence is not more entirely above doubt than the fact of this Usurpation.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the undeniable nature of the usurpation in Kansas.

More from Charles Sumner

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

Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.

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

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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Charles Sumner: “And permit me to say, that the fact of his existence is not more entirely above doubt than the fact of this Usurpation.”