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Lincoln was a judgment against Slavery, and its representatives were aroused.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Lincoln was a judgment against Slavery, and its representatives were aroused.”
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Sumner views Lincoln's election as a significant blow to the institution of slavery.
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