Charles Sumner: “It is nothing less than this: to secure the rights of all, without…”

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It is nothing less than this: to secure the rights of all, without distinction of color, in the State of Virginia.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of securing equal rights for all individuals in Virginia, regardless of color.

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Charles Sumner: “It is nothing less than this: to secure the rights of all, without distinction of color, in the State of Virginia.”