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Charles Sumner: “Anxious for the Equal Rights of All, and knowing well that no text of Law or Constitution is adequate without a…”

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Anxious for the Equal Rights of All, and knowing well that no text of Law or Constitution is adequate without a supporting sentiment behind, I cannot miss the opportunity afforded by the present election of obtaining this strength for our great guaranties.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner expresses his commitment to equal rights and the necessity of public support for legal guarantees.

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