Charles Sumner: “The hills still stand firm and everlasting as when he looked upon…”

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The hills still stand firm and everlasting as when he looked upon them, but smiling now with fertility and peace.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner observes the enduring beauty and tranquility of the hills that once served as a battleground.

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Charles Sumner: “The hills still stand firm and everlasting as when he looked upon them, but smiling now with fertility and peace.”