Charles Sumner: “But, whatever power the Rebels possessed on the land, they were always…”

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But, whatever power the Rebels possessed on the land, they were always without power on the ocean.

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Sumner argues that despite the Rebels' power on land, they lacked any power at sea, emphasizing the importance of maritime control.

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Charles Sumner: “But, whatever power the Rebels possessed on the land, they were always without power on the ocean.”