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Charles Sumner: “If it did not spring forth once more fully armed, it did spring forth filled with hate and diabolism towards all who…”

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If it did not spring forth once more fully armed, it did spring forth filled with hate and diabolism towards all who loved the Union, whether white or black.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner describes the resurgence of hatred and hostility towards Union supporters following the Rebellion.

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