Charles Sumner: “Extolling that conscience which sustained Granville Sharp in his…”

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Extolling that conscience which sustained Granville Sharp in his career, he vindicated all among us who would not bow before injustice.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of conscience in standing against injustice, inspired by Granville Sharp's example.

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Charles Sumner: “Extolling that conscience which sustained Granville Sharp in his career, he vindicated all among us who would not bow…”