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I hardly know what to say of this eloquent exposition, so full of righteous indignation, terrible denunciation, exhaustive research, unanswerable argument,--so abundant, so powerful, and so eloquent in the cause of humanity.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner praises an eloquent exposition for its powerful arguments and dedication to humanity.

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