Charles Sumner: “Elsewhere he may pursue his human prey, employ his congenial…”

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Elsewhere he may pursue his human prey, employ his congenial bloodhounds, and exult in his successful game; but into Massachusetts he must not come.

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Massachusetts

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This quote reflects Sumner's strong stance against the pursuit of escaped slaves in Massachusetts.

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