Charles Sumner: “In such an expedition volunteers may win a victory of peace, which…”

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In such an expedition volunteers may win a victory of peace, which history will record with admiration and gratitude.

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Sumner suggests that volunteers in the expedition could achieve a significant and peaceful victory.

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Charles Sumner: “In such an expedition volunteers may win a victory of peace, which history will record with admiration and gratitude.”