Charles Sumner: “And yet the most important part of the argument was at that time left…”

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And yet the most important part of the argument was at that time left untouched: I mean that found in the Character of Slavery.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner indicates that a critical aspect of the slavery debate was overlooked and needs to be addressed.

More from Charles Sumner

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

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