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Lot #326
Charles Sumner

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Description

ALS, one page, 7 x 8.5, March 12, 1856. Written from the Senate Chamber, a letter to Secretary of War Jefferson Davis, in full: "I beg to enclose papers forwarded to me from Boston, to secure the discharge of a soldier from the Army of the U. S. Mr. Griggs I know to be a Justice of the Peace & I recognize his handwriting." In fine condition, with old tape reinforcements on the reverse of horizontal mailing folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #502 - Ended June 14, 2017





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