Charles Sumner: “Full of conviction that France had only to make herself heard in order…”

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Full of conviction that France had only to make herself heard in order to be sustained, Genet exalted himself conspicuously above the Government.

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Sumner describes Genet's confidence in France's support during a tumultuous time.

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Charles Sumner: “Full of conviction that France had only to make herself heard in order to be sustained, Genet exalted himself…”