Charles Sumner: “The precision of history and of common sense is enough, without the…”

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The precision of history and of common sense is enough, without the technical precision of an indictment.

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of historical accuracy and common sense in legal matters over technicalities.

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Charles Sumner: “The precision of history and of common sense is enough, without the technical precision of an indictment.”