Charles Sumner: “In Kentucky, a plain citizen from Indiana, on a visit to his friends…”

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In Kentucky, a plain citizen from Indiana, on a visit to his friends, was threatened with death by the rope.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes a citizen from Indiana who faced death threats while visiting friends in Kentucky, showcasing the dangers of the time.

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Charles Sumner: “In Kentucky, a plain citizen from Indiana, on a visit to his friends, was threatened with death by the rope.”