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Charles Sumner: “And I trust you will not deem me too bold, if I express a desire that the contributions intended for the testimonial to…”

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And I trust you will not deem me too bold, if I express a desire that the contributions intended for the testimonial to me may be applied at once, and without abatement of any kind, to the recovery and security of Freedom in Kansas.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner requests that contributions meant for him be redirected to support freedom in Kansas.

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