Charles Sumner: “I began at the beginning, and from that early day have never failed to…”

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I began at the beginning, and from that early day have never failed to sustain its candidates and to advance its principles.

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Massachusetts

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He reflects on his unwavering support for the Republican Party and its candidates since its inception.

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