Political Quotes

Charles Sumner: “By a recognition of the independence of Hayti our commerce would be likely to advance still more.”

On the record
By a recognition of the independence of Hayti our commerce would be likely to advance still more.
Said by
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner argues that recognizing Hayti's independence would enhance American commerce.

Share

More from Charles Sumner

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

gutenberg.org

Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

gutenberg.org

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

gutenberg.org

Other voices in this conversation