Charles Sumner: “In this work it is needless to say there is no place for any sentiment…”

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In this work it is needless to say there is no place for any sentiment of hate or any suggestion of vengeance.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for a compassionate approach to post-war reconciliation, rejecting hate and vengeance.

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Charles Sumner: “In this work it is needless to say there is no place for any sentiment of hate or any suggestion of vengeance.”