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Charles Sumner: “This country must be saved; and among the omens of victory I hail confidently that unanimity of sentiment and trust with…”

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This country must be saved; and among the omens of victory I hail confidently that unanimity of sentiment and trust with which all loyal citizens now look to the National Government, determined that nothing of energy or contribution or sacrifice shall be wanting, by which its supremacy may be reëstablished.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses confidence in the unity of loyal citizens to restore the supremacy of the National Government.

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