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Charles Sumner: “Especially shall I vote for Burlingame; and I shall do this, not only because I think him worthy of honor, and admire…”

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Especially shall I vote for Burlingame; and I shall do this, not only because I think him worthy of honor, and admire his generous nature, intrepidity, and eloquence, but because I have at heart the good name of Boston, and the welfare of my country.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner articulates his reasons for supporting Burlingame, highlighting his character and the importance of Boston's reputation.

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