Charles Sumner: “He is one of us, who, going forth into a strange country, has come…”

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He is one of us, who, going forth into a strange country, has come back with its highest trusts and dignities.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the journey of a colleague who has returned from abroad with significant responsibilities.

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Charles Sumner: “He is one of us, who, going forth into a strange country, has come back with its highest trusts and dignities.”