Charles Sumner: “In either alternative surrender is impossible; but even if possible…”

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In either alternative surrender is impossible; but even if possible, it would be most perilous and degrading.

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Sumner warns that surrendering to slavery is not only impossible but also fraught with danger and humiliation.

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Charles Sumner: “In either alternative surrender is impossible; but even if possible, it would be most perilous and degrading.”