Charles Sumner: “Such is the philippic against Slavery by the first writer of the…”

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Such is the philippic against Slavery by the first writer of the English language in our day, and one of the first in all times.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner praises a significant anti-slavery work, recognizing its literary importance and impact.

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Charles Sumner: “Such is the philippic against Slavery by the first writer of the English language in our day, and one of the first in…”