Charles Sumner: “Gather fresh laurels, twine two wreaths, Wreaths for a victory won…”

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Gather fresh laurels, twine two wreaths, Wreaths for a victory won,-- Loved Massachusetts, one for thee, One for thy chosen son!

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Massachusetts

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He expresses a desire to honor Massachusetts and a significant individual with wreaths symbolizing victory.

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Charles Sumner: “Gather fresh laurels, twine two wreaths, Wreaths for a victory won,-- Loved Massachusetts, one for thee, One for thy…”