Charles Sumner: “With sorrow and solemnity, not with gladness and pomp, they should…”

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With sorrow and solemnity, not with gladness and pomp, they should proceed to their melancholy office.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner insists that those involved in war should approach their duties with solemnity rather than celebration.

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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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Charles Sumner: “With sorrow and solemnity, not with gladness and pomp, they should proceed to their melancholy office.”