Charles Sumner: “He knew that it is always honorable to serve the cause of Liberty, and…”

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He knew that it is always honorable to serve the cause of Liberty, and that it is a privilege to suffer for this cause.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the honor and privilege of fighting for liberty, reflecting his commitment to the abolitionist cause.

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Charles Sumner: “He knew that it is always honorable to serve the cause of Liberty, and that it is a privilege to suffer for this cause.”