Charles Sumner: “They are acquainted with all the roads, paths, fords, and other…”

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They are acquainted with all the roads, paths, fords, and other natural features of the country, and they make excellent guides.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the knowledge that Black individuals possess about the geography of the land, making them valuable guides.

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Charles Sumner: “They are acquainted with all the roads, paths, fords, and other natural features of the country, and they make excellent…”