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Charles Sumner

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Charles Sumner

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Auction Date:2012 Jun 20 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
American politician (1811–1874) and Massachusetts senator best known as a radical Republican and a staunch opponent of slavery. In 1856, Sumner was severely beaten in the Senate chamber by South Carolina Congressman Preston Brook. ALS, one page, 5 x 8, August 28. Letter to an unknown gentleman. In full: “Agassiz & Longfellow accept the invitation gladly. I enclose a letter from Col. F. which is more confident for Grant than his conversation when I last saw him.—also a 2nd letter from General Smith. I shall be here till sometime next week. Thanks for the note & the enclosure from Codman.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a couple slight brushes to text and signature, and some scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition.