Charles Sumner: “He needs the rights of an American citizen; and you are to declare by…”

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He needs the rights of an American citizen; and you are to declare by your votes if he shall have them.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the necessity for freedmen to be granted the rights of American citizens through voting.

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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.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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Charles Sumner: “He needs the rights of an American citizen; and you are to declare by your votes if he shall have them.”