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I will not admit that an American citizen can be blameless who dismisses a son from the paternal roof with money in his purse, to make war upon his country.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “I will not admit that an American citizen can be blameless who dismisses a son from the paternal roof with money in his…”
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Sumner condemns the act of a father who financially supports a son in rebellion against their country.
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