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[Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]

Complete quotation reads: "And I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."

GLC02095.27

to S.R. Phillips

Replies that a paper Phillips requested cannot be obtained today as his colleague, who has it, is absent. Ends by saying, "We are tranquil at last." Written on a United States Postal card to Phillips at the State House in Boston. Marked Senate...

GLC02095.31

[Carte-de-visite of Charles Sumner]

Portrait photograph of Sumner as a middle-aged man. Signed by Sumner along the base of the image. Photographer is unknown.

GLC02095.41

to Benjamin F. Butler

Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.

GLC02095.01

to unknown

Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."

GLC02095.08