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100 1 _aSumner, Charles,
_d1811-1874
245 1 0 _aCharles Sumner: his complete works, volume 09 (of 20)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-02-15
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Charles Sumner: His Complete Works, Volume 09" by Charles Sumner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on a selection of speeches and writings by Sumner, a prominent abolitionist and U.S. Senator, addressing themes of civil rights, the powers of Congress during the Civil War, and the complexities of legality surrounding slavery and rebellion. The content showcases Sumner's efforts to intertwine legal, moral, and political arguments in his quest for justice and equality. The opening of this volume introduces a pivotal speech delivered by Sumner on May 19, 1862, which advocates for the confiscation of property owned by rebels and the emancipation of slaves held by those in rebellion against the United States. Sumner employs historical and legal references to assert that the ongoing Civil War is both rebellion and war, thus justifying Congress’s powers to act against traitors, both as criminals and enemies. He emphasizes the importance of remaining aligned with constitutional principles while arguing for decisive action to secure the nation’s unity and freedom for enslaved individuals. His compelling rhetoric and the historical context set the stage for a broader discussion on civil rights and governmental authority during a time of national crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSlavery -- United States
653 _aSpeeches, addresses, etc., American
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48266
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