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Charles Sumner Civil War Dated Autograph Letter Signed Regarding the Civil War Draft of Soldiers --

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Militaria Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
Charles Sumner Civil War Dated Autograph Letter Signed Regarding the Civil War Draft of Soldiers --

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Auction Date:2014 Apr 29 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Charles Sumner autograph letter signed ''Charles Sumner.'' Datelined Washington, 2 January 1863, letter to an unnamed recipient reads, in full: ''When the Conscription Act was under discussion originally I voted against obliging persons to bear arms who have conscientious scruples - & I shall vote so again.'' Just months later, Lincoln signed into law the first federal draft in American history, the infamous Conscription Act. Single-page letter measures 5'' x 8''. Toning, creasing and few scattered tears and chips, else near fine.