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Charles Sumner: “A brief inquiry will show that it is consistent with the Constitution of the United States, and in no respect interferes…”

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A brief inquiry will show that it is consistent with the Constitution of the United States, and in no respect interferes with the organization of the National Militia.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that his proposition does not interfere with the National Militia's organization.

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