Charles Sumner: “There can be no doubt that Unionists, whether black or white, in…”

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There can be no doubt that Unionists, whether black or white, in Maryland, require your protection.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the need for protection of Unionists in Maryland, highlighting the ongoing struggles for civil rights during Reconstruction.

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Charles Sumner: “There can be no doubt that Unionists, whether black or white, in Maryland, require your protection.”