Charles Sumner: “This may be done in the interests of Freedom and Humanity, or in the…”

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This may be done in the interests of Freedom and Humanity, or in the ancient interests of the Rebellion.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner warns that the judiciary could be influenced by either noble or rebellious interests.

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Charles Sumner: “This may be done in the interests of Freedom and Humanity, or in the ancient interests of the Rebellion.”