Letter from Charles Sumner, Washington, [District of Columbia], to William Lloyd Garrison, [18]71 April 26th
Charles Sumner writes to William Lloyd Garrison explaining that he is "by no means certain that the Dominicans desire annexation." He tells Garrison it is impossible to determine "the real sentiments of the [Dominican] people" and reminds him that there are "large numbers of exiles, some of the best men in the country" who may not want to be annexed. Instead, Sumner recommends the U.S. help make peace between the Dominican Republic and Haiti "so that the African race may be encouraged by an example of self-gov[ernmen]t." Sumner then accuses Samuel Gridley Howe, of favoring annexation because he has a "spite against the Haytians, so has [Frederick] Douglass. Their friendship is exclusively for the Dominicans", as he repeats he sees "it as duty to obtain peace between them."
- Por Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874, Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
- Fechado en ["[April 26, 1871]"] , en Dominican Republic
- Conservado por Boston Public Library
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