Charles Sumner: “Therefore, when officials fall under suspicion, I should feel myself…”

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Therefore, when officials fall under suspicion, I should feel myself disloyal to the Government, if I did not insist on the most thorough inquiry.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner articulates his belief in loyalty to the government, advocating for thorough inquiries when officials are suspected of wrongdoing.

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Charles Sumner: “Therefore, when officials fall under suspicion, I should feel myself disloyal to the Government, if I did not insist on…”