Charles Sumner: “The language of the statutes is general, and applies equally to all…”

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The language of the statutes is general, and applies equally to all children, of whatever race or color.

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Massachusetts

Source

This quote emphasizes that the laws in Massachusetts apply equally to all children, regardless of race or color.

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Charles Sumner: “The language of the statutes is general, and applies equally to all children, of whatever race or color.”