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Charles Sumner: “At once they declared their desire and offered the hand of fellowship, at the same time announcing their acceptance of…”

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At once they declared their desire and offered the hand of fellowship, at the same time announcing their acceptance of those great measures by which the Equal Rights of All are assured.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner describes the willingness of former Rebels to embrace fellowship and equality through acceptance of significant measures.

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