The efforts of many noble patriots have been manly, self-denying, and praiseworthy, and should not be disparaged; and yet I know of no one who has taken the high moral ground on this subject which you have from the first.
Sumner acknowledges the commendable efforts of patriots while highlighting the unique moral stance of a specific individual.
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