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In the spirit of the Proclamation, and taught by its example, we must press forward in the work of justice to the colored race, until abuse and outrage have ceased, and all are equal before the law.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of pursuing justice and equality for the colored race in the aftermath of the Proclamation.
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