Charles Sumner: “Therefore, whatever the merits of other questions, I have no…”

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Therefore, whatever the merits of other questions, I have no difficulty in putting them aside until this is settled.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner indicates his willingness to prioritize certain issues until a specific matter is resolved.

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Charles Sumner: “Therefore, whatever the merits of other questions, I have no difficulty in putting them aside until this is settled.”