Charles Sumner: “The victory which we have won can be assured only by such conduct…”

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The victory which we have won can be assured only by such conduct, tempered always by that wise moderation which is needful even in victory.

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Massachusetts

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He believes that the victory they achieved must be maintained with wise moderation.

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Charles Sumner: “The victory which we have won can be assured only by such conduct, tempered always by that wise moderation which is…”