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History can be cruel. Charles Sumner, the great abolitionist senator from Massachusetts, is remembered only for being beaten ...

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Description. Author Stephen Puleo discussed the career and life of abolitionist politician Charles Sumner, who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874.

CHARLES SUMNER. Share full article. Sept. 9, 1874. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from September 9, 1874, Page 2 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.

THE GREAT ABOLITIONIST: Charles Sumner and the Fight for a More Perfect Union. By Stephen Puleo. St. Martin’s Press. 464 pages. $32. When Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts died in ...

Charles Sumner. September 30, 1863. Interesting Manuscripts of Edmund Burke. Charles Sumner. August 31, 1863. The Atlantic Daily. Get our guide to the day’s biggest news and ideas, delivered to ...