Charles Sumner: “Thus acting, and thus constantly avowing his sentiments in favor of…”

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Thus acting, and thus constantly avowing his sentiments in favor of the abolition of Slavery, Washington is properly called an Abolitionist.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that George Washington should be recognized as an abolitionist for his anti-slavery sentiments.

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

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

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

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Thus acting, and thus constantly avowing his sentiments in favor of the abolition of Slavery, Washington is properly…”