Charles Sumner: “The character, if not the efficiency, of our armies is concerned in…”

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The character, if not the efficiency, of our armies is concerned in the complete enforcement of the late legislation with regard to slaves.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the significance of enforcing legislation regarding slaves for the effectiveness of the military.

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Charles Sumner: “The character, if not the efficiency, of our armies is concerned in the complete enforcement of the late legislation…”