Charles Sumner: “My purpose is simply to introduce this new-found testimony against…”

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My purpose is simply to introduce this new-found testimony against Slavery, and not to dwell on the life or character of the author.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of introducing new evidence against slavery rather than focusing on the author's life.

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