Charles Sumner: “The speeches are a revelation of himself, not materially different…”

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The speeches are a revelation of himself, not materially different from well-known incidents; but they serve to exhibit him in his true character.

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Sumner reflects on how certain speeches reveal the true character of a person.

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Charles Sumner: “The speeches are a revelation of himself, not materially different from well-known incidents; but they serve to exhibit…”