Charles Sumner: “Well, Sir, this noble head, so comely and so wise, must be the target…”

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Well, Sir, this noble head, so comely and so wise, must be the target for a pair of bullies to beat with clubs!

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Massachusetts

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Sumner passionately defends the dignity and wisdom of a person targeted by bullies.

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Charles Sumner: “Well, Sir, this noble head, so comely and so wise, must be the target for a pair of bullies to beat with clubs!”