The only inducement he offered to these men was an acknowledgment of their manhood; for he promised that the United States Government would treat them, in every particular, the same as other volunteer regiments from the State of Massachusetts.
Sumner highlights the unique promise made to colored soldiers, emphasizing their dignity and equal treatment.
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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
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