Charles Sumner: “But this draft, though from the flaming guardian of the slave…”

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But this draft, though from the flaming guardian of the slave interest, contained no allusion to fugitive slaves.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques a draft from a pro-slavery delegate for failing to mention fugitive slaves, highlighting the omission's significance.

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Charles Sumner: “But this draft, though from the flaming guardian of the slave interest, contained no allusion to fugitive slaves.”