Charles Sumner: “My hope was (might I so aspire!) to show, that, without its titles or…”

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My hope was (might I so aspire!) to show, that, without its titles or emoluments, something might be done for the good of my fellow-men.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner shares his aspiration to contribute to society without seeking political titles.

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Charles Sumner: “My hope was (might I so aspire!) to show, that, without its titles or emoluments, something might be done for the good…”