Charles Sumner: “I am unwilling that my country at this moment should pursue a shadow…”

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I am unwilling that my country at this moment should pursue a shadow, and in the end find that it has gained nothing but ill-will.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses concern about pursuing unproductive policies that could lead to negative outcomes.

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Charles Sumner: “I am unwilling that my country at this moment should pursue a shadow, and in the end find that it has gained nothing but…”