Note.—When Mr. Sumner began the publication of his Works in 1870, he engaged Mr. George Nichols, of Cambridge, to read the proofs editorially. This Mr. Nichols did, with great care and ability, until about ten days before his death, which occurred on the 6th of July, 1882. His work of supervision ended on p. 334 of this volume.
EQUALITY BEFORE THE LAW PROTECTED BY NATIONAL STATUTE.
Speeches in the Senate, on his Supplementary Civil Rights Bill, as an Amendment to the Amnesty Bill, January 15, 17, 31, February 5, and May 21, 1872.
Brave Theseus, they were Men like all before,
And human souls in human frames they bore,