I wish to say in addition that I have lived twenty-four years in Missouri, that I know the people well, have served them in various offices; and let me assure you, it is nonsense to try to save Missouri to the Union, and the institution of Slavery also.
Sumner expresses his deep understanding of Missouri's situation during the Civil War and his belief that the state cannot be saved while maintaining slavery.
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