Charles Sumner: “Spurning the idea of dishonest conspiracy, I cannot doubt that they…”

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Spurning the idea of dishonest conspiracy, I cannot doubt that they believe what they say, and that what they say is true.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses his belief in the sincerity of those who speak publicly, rejecting the notion of conspiracy.

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Charles Sumner: “Spurning the idea of dishonest conspiracy, I cannot doubt that they believe what they say, and that what they say is…”