Charles Sumner: “The time will come when Rebels will be welcome to the full…”

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The time will come when Rebels will be welcome to the full copartnership of government; but this can be only when all are secure in their rights.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses a future vision where former Rebels can participate in government only after ensuring rights for all.

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Charles Sumner: “The time will come when Rebels will be welcome to the full copartnership of government; but this can be only when all…”