Charles Sumner: “Mark, Sir, there is not one word of power or control over the…”

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Mark, Sir, there is not one word of power or control over the freedmen, but duties solemnly imposed, all in behalf of Freedom.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that the language used does not confer power over freedmen but instead imposes duties for their freedom.

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Charles Sumner: “Mark, Sir, there is not one word of power or control over the freedmen, but duties solemnly imposed, all in behalf of…”