Charles Sumner: “He so instructed these men; and these men naturally believed him, and…”

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He so instructed these men; and these men naturally believed him, and gave themselves, generously, nobly, beautifully, to the public service.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the trust and commitment of the men who believed in the legality of their enlistment and served honorably.

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Charles Sumner: “He so instructed these men; and these men naturally believed him, and gave themselves, generously, nobly, beautifully…”