Charles Sumner: “And the question is distinctly submitted to the American people, “Are…”

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And the question is distinctly submitted to the American people, “Are you ready to sanction these enormities?” This is the simple question.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner presents a direct challenge to the American people regarding their stance on the atrocities committed in Kansas.

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