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Charles Sumner: “In making this contribution to the Rebellion, the act of the father was enhanced by his eminent position.”

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In making this contribution to the Rebellion, the act of the father was enhanced by his eminent position.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Here, Sumner discusses the implications of a father's actions during the Rebellion, particularly given his prominent position.

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