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Therefore, beyond all question, on the facts of the case, the father is guilty under the statute, and liable to seven years of imprisonment and a fine of one thousand dollars.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner concludes that the father is legally guilty and faces significant penalties under the law.

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