Charles Sumner: “And so I would not for one moment lose sight of the special enemy; for…”

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And so I would not for one moment lose sight of the special enemy; for our energies can be properly directed only when we are able to confront him.

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Massachusetts

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Here, Sumner emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confronting the specific enemy of slavery in order to effectively combat it.

More from Charles Sumner

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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Charles Sumner: “And so I would not for one moment lose sight of the special enemy; for our energies can be properly directed only when…”