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Charles Sumner: “The necessity for this remedy may be seen in the Rebel States, and also in the Loyal States, for the usurpation is felt…”

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The necessity for this remedy may be seen in the Rebel States, and also in the Loyal States, for the usurpation is felt in both.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner points out that the effects of usurpation are felt in both rebel and loyal states, highlighting a national issue.

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