I might remind them again of the large numbers of freedmen--free, thank God, by legislative and executive acts of the United States, but not yet introduced into the new condition appointed for them--unemployed, suffering, starving, and, with a voice of agony, calling for relief.
Sumner emphasizes the plight of freedmen who are struggling to adapt to their new circumstances after emancipation.
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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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