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Charles Sumner: “What I propose is a searching inquiry, according to the magnitude of the interests involved, to ascertain if this is…”

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What I propose is a searching inquiry, according to the magnitude of the interests involved, to ascertain if this is without just grounds.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He proposes a thorough investigation to determine whether the suspicions of neutrality violations are justified, emphasizing the importance of due diligence.

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