Charles Sumner: “But even if reason and the necessity of the case did not require the…”

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But even if reason and the necessity of the case did not require the sacrifice, it is now too late, thank God!

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Massachusetts

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He expresses gratitude that the necessity for sacrifice has been recognized, indicating a turning point in the conflict.

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Charles Sumner: “But even if reason and the necessity of the case did not require the sacrifice, it is now too late, thank God!”