Charles Sumner: “Therefore, not only in sympathy with Italy, but in devotion to human…”

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Therefore, not only in sympathy with Italy, but in devotion to human rights, do I rejoice in this day.

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Sumner expresses his joy in celebrating a day dedicated to human rights and Italian independence.

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Charles Sumner: “Therefore, not only in sympathy with Italy, but in devotion to human rights, do I rejoice in this day.”