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Charles Sumner: “If there were any lack of evidence to prove that Charles Sumner is really an enemy to our country, and desired only to…”

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If there were any lack of evidence to prove that Charles Sumner is really an enemy to our country, and desired only to destroy it, and immerse the people in the dreadful, crashing slavery of martial tyranny, this speech supplies the link, and makes the train of evidence against his fealty strong as Holy Writ.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner critiques accusations against him, arguing that his speech serves as evidence of his loyalty to the country.

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