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Charles Sumner: “The question in the present case is of importance in two aspects: first, as it involves the determination of a question…”

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The question in the present case is of importance in two aspects: first, as it involves the determination of a question of political power under our Constitution; and, secondly, as it may affect the interest of private individuals.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses the importance of the question of political power under the Constitution and its implications for private individuals.

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