Charles Sumner: “But even in their ignorance they bore witness to Slavery, while the…”

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But even in their ignorance they bore witness to Slavery, while the propositions were the familiar voice of Slavery, crying, “Give! give!

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that even ignorant supporters of slavery inadvertently acknowledge its demands.

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Charles Sumner: “But even in their ignorance they bore witness to Slavery, while the propositions were the familiar voice of Slavery…”