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Charles Sumner: “But passing this, it shows to the Northerners themselves what it is that paralyzes their arms, what it is that places…”

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But passing this, it shows to the Northerners themselves what it is that paralyzes their arms, what it is that places them so generally on the defensive and prevents their success.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner points out the factors that hinder the North's success in the war, urging reflection among Northerners.

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