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In the long life of our departed friend it was his brightest and most glorious moment,--beyond anything of honor or power, whether in the cabinet or on the bench.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner commemorates a friend's most significant moment in life, emphasizing its honor and glory beyond political achievements.

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