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Charles Sumner: “And still further, the decree goes forth that the Slave-Trade shall be suppressed in reality as in name, that the…”

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And still further, the decree goes forth that the Slave-Trade shall be suppressed in reality as in name, that the statutes against it shall be vigorously enforced, and the power of the Government directed in good faith against it, all efforts to the contrary notwithstanding.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He calls for the effective enforcement of laws against the Slave-Trade, emphasizing the government's commitment to this cause.

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