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Charles Sumner: “Therefore I would say to the merchant, who wishes to open trade with this region,--to the capitalist, who would send his…”

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Therefore I would say to the merchant, who wishes to open trade with this region,--to the capitalist, who would send his money there,--to the emigrant, who seeks to find a home there,--begin by assuring justice to all men.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He advises various stakeholders to prioritize justice for all before engaging in trade or settlement in a region.

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