Charles Sumner: “I know you will exert your great influence on the side of peace, and I…”

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I know you will exert your great influence on the side of peace, and I rejoice that you have so much moral power in this matter.” Rev.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner acknowledges the influence of a colleague in promoting peace.

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Charles Sumner: “I know you will exert your great influence on the side of peace, and I rejoice that you have so much moral power in this…”