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Charles Sumner letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 864273
Mss 864273

  • Staff Only

Description

Two-page letter from Charles Sumner in the Senate Chambers in Washington, DC to Miss Mary Louise Booth, notifying her that he is going to send her a copy of his speech which contains the text of his amendments. Says that everyone is anxious about the Spring Campaign, that even Stanton is ignorant of Grant's plans. Defends Salmon Chase against being called a "backslider from the faith."

Dates

  • 1864-04-23

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

.1 linear ft. (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

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