Charles Sumner: “The excitement of ’61 bore no comparison to this.” In certain counties…”

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The excitement of ’61 bore no comparison to this.” In certain counties the Ku-Klux-Klan so far dominates that to be a Unionist is to brave death.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes the extreme dominance of the Ku-Klux-Klan in certain areas, making it perilous to be a Union supporter.

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Charles Sumner: “The excitement of ’61 bore no comparison to this.” In certain counties the Ku-Klux-Klan so far dominates that to be a…”