Charles Sumner: “Michigan, now cherished with such pride as a sister State, achieved…”

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Michigan, now cherished with such pride as a sister State, achieved admission into the Union in persistent defiance of all rule.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner recalls Michigan's admission to the Union as a defiance of established rules, showcasing its boldness.

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Charles Sumner: “Michigan, now cherished with such pride as a sister State, achieved admission into the Union in persistent defiance of…”