Charles Sumner: “Pass this bill, and you supersede strife on this much-vexed and…”

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Pass this bill, and you supersede strife on this much-vexed and disturbing question in other States of the Union.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner urges the passage of a bill to resolve ongoing conflicts, indicating his commitment to peace and stability in the Union.

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Charles Sumner: “Pass this bill, and you supersede strife on this much-vexed and disturbing question in other States of the Union.”