Charles Sumner: “Thank God, that time has passed, never to return,--and simply because…”

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Thank God, that time has passed, never to return,--and simply because money is no longer needed for the purpose.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner expresses gratitude that the time for compensating slave owners has passed.

More from Charles Sumner

His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

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Charles Sumner: “Thank God, that time has passed, never to return,--and simply because money is no longer needed for the purpose.”