Charles Sumner: “In trusting them, we concede political power, including license to…”

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In trusting them, we concede political power, including license to oppress loyal persons, whether white or black, and especially the freedmen.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner warns about the dangers of conceding political power to those who may oppress others.

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Charles Sumner: “In trusting them, we concede political power, including license to oppress loyal persons, whether white or black, and…”