Charles Sumner: “On a question of such importance, with positive evidence against his…”

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On a question of such importance, with positive evidence against his loyalty, the claimant cannot expect permission to purge himself on his oath.

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Sumner insists that a claimant with evidence of disloyalty cannot expect to be accepted based solely on their oath.

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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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Charles Sumner: “On a question of such importance, with positive evidence against his loyalty, the claimant cannot expect permission to…”