Charles Sumner: “And now, at this moment, as we are engaged in this great work of…”

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And now, at this moment, as we are engaged in this great work of Reconstruction, I insist that the work shall be completely done.

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Massachusetts

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He insists on the importance of completing the work of Reconstruction thoroughly.

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Charles Sumner: “And now, at this moment, as we are engaged in this great work of Reconstruction, I insist that the work shall be…”