Charles Sumner: “Nowhere in history was the heroical character more conspicuous than in…”

On the record

Nowhere in history was the heroical character more conspicuous than in our fugitive slaves.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

He praises the heroic qualities of fugitive slaves, highlighting their bravery and resilience in the face of oppression.

More from Charles Sumner

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Nowhere in history was the heroical character more conspicuous than in our fugitive slaves.”