Charles Sumner: “Of course such proceeding was an instant encouragement and license to…”

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Of course such proceeding was an instant encouragement and license to all ex-Rebels, no matter how much blood was on their hands.

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Massachusetts

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He argues that the actions taken encouraged former Confederates to regain power.

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Charles Sumner: “Of course such proceeding was an instant encouragement and license to all ex-Rebels, no matter how much blood was on…”