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Charles Sumner: “But I am sure that with the slaves our victory will be more prompt, while without them it can never be effectual…”

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But I am sure that with the slaves our victory will be more prompt, while without them it can never be effectual completely to crush out the Rebellion.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner believes that the inclusion of slaves will lead to a quicker and more complete victory over the Rebellion.

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