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Charles Sumner: “There are, however, yet other things in the assault of the venerable Senator, which, for the sake of truth, in just…”

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There are, however, yet other things in the assault of the venerable Senator, which, for the sake of truth, in just defence of Massachusetts, and in honor of Freedom, shall not be left unanswered.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner vows to respond to the senator's attacks in defense of truth and freedom.

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