Charles Sumner: “There can be no exaction and no punishment beyond the necessity of the…”

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There can be no exaction and no punishment beyond the necessity of the case,--nothing harsh, nothing excessive.

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Massachusetts

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He emphasizes the need for moderation in punishment after the rebellion, avoiding harshness and excess.

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Charles Sumner: “There can be no exaction and no punishment beyond the necessity of the case,--nothing harsh, nothing excessive.”