Charles Sumner: “The speaking-trumpet of a reckless privateer may contribute to that…”

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The speaking-trumpet of a reckless privateer may contribute to that discord which is the herald of bloodshed itself.

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Massachusetts

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This quote illustrates Sumner's belief that reckless actions can lead to serious conflicts and violence.

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Charles Sumner: “The speaking-trumpet of a reckless privateer may contribute to that discord which is the herald of bloodshed itself.”