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Would that all loyal men, especially the great Union party, could see it to be their duty and their interest to meet boldly and grandly the issue which the President seems determined to force upon them!
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Would that all loyal men, especially the great Union party, could see it to be their duty and their interest to meet…”
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Here, Sumner urges loyal men to confront a challenging issue presented by the President, advocating for boldness and unity.
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