Charles Sumner: “This revolution is, then, the most fortunate event which could happen…”

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This revolution is, then, the most fortunate event which could happen to the human species in general and to all the States in particular.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes the revolution as a pivotal event for humanity and all states.

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