Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Historically important autograph letter signed by Charles Sumner, dated 16 April 1863 from Washington, D.C. regarding slavery and the Confiscation Act. Addressed to an unknown correspondent, Sumner, a proponent of full emancipation of slaves, discusses the limitations of the Confiscation Act passed 17 July 1862. The second of two Confiscation Acts, it was designed to liberate slaves on a gradual basis in the seceded states by confiscating rebel property. These acts led to the Emancipation Proclamation on 1 January 1863. The letter, marked ''Private'', reads in part, ''...[O]n the 5th July, the Confiscation Bill had not been agreed upon...The Senate had adopted one Bill & the House another; that of the House being a thorough Emancipation Bill, reported by Mr. Eliot of Mass;...There are other passages which should be noted. (1) No expression of harshness to the slavemongers. (2) not...debate 'any opposing moral principles' that is slavery. (3) 'the condition of slavery will remain just the same in the several states, whether the Revolution succeed or fail'...As long as this record remains what can be expected? Besides, our cause was surrendered when these things were written...'' He signs, ''Charles Sumner''. Minor smudging to three page card style letter, measuring 5'' x 8'', else near fine.
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