Charles Sumner: “Theoretically, at least, it deprives the black race of representation…”

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Theoretically, at least, it deprives the black race of representation, and punishes them for acts of legislation in which they have no voice.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques a legislative action that disenfranchises the black population.

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Charles Sumner: “Theoretically, at least, it deprives the black race of representation, and punishes them for acts of legislation in…”