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Sumner, Charles (1811-1874) Freedom national, slavery sectional: Mr. Sumner's speech for the repeal of the fugitive slave bill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.147 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles (1811-1874) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Pamphlet Date: 1852 Pagination: 1 v. : 78 p. ; 23.6 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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