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Charles Sumner: “There must be no false sentiment or cowardice, no fear of “irritating” Rebels.”

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There must be no false sentiment or cowardice, no fear of “irritating” Rebels.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner insists on the need for courage and honesty in dealing with rebels, rejecting cowardice and false sentiment.

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