Early in the Rebellion I took the same view of the effect of Secession upon the Rebel States as is set forth in your Resolutions,--suggested it to our Wisconsin Senators, and wrote several articles in support of it, but could find very few public journals or public men to agree with me.
Sumner reflects on his early views regarding the impact of Secession on the Rebel States and his struggle to gain support for his perspective.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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