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We are assured that the Proclamation will not be changed; but who knows what may be the vicissitudes of elections?
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner reflects on the uncertainty of future political changes that could affect the Proclamation of Emancipation.

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