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Sumner, Charles (1811-1874) to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03481.32 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles (1811-1874) Place Written: Washington, D. C. Type: Autograph note signed Date: circa 1851-1874 Pagination: 1 p. ; 10 x 12.5 cm. Order a Copy

Sumner writes "The enclosed letter was sent to me & opened by mistake."

Sumner was a United States Senator from Massachusetts 1851-1874.

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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