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Charles Sumner: “As time advances, and their power is assured, in conjunction with Northern sympathizers, they will openly oppose it; or…”

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As time advances, and their power is assured, in conjunction with Northern sympathizers, they will openly oppose it; or, if they consent to recognize it, they will impose the condition that the Rebel debt shall be recognized also.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner emphasizes the potential consequences of recognizing the Rebel debt alongside the power of Northern sympathizers.

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