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Charles Sumner: “If there could be any doubt on this point, it would be removed, when we reflect that the abolition of Slavery, with all…”

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If there could be any doubt on this point, it would be removed, when we reflect that the abolition of Slavery, with all the natural incidents of such an act, has been constantly recognized as within the sphere of legislation.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that the abolition of slavery is recognized as a legitimate legislative action.

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