Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to [Arnold B.] Johnson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.06 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1859 Pagination: 4 p. ; 20.3 x 13 cm. Order a Copy
Written "to Johnson," possibly his secretary Arnold B. Johnson. Writes that he lost his pocketbook on the journey from Washington to Philadelphia and believes it was stolen. States that it contains a draft for $1800, and discusses the process by which he will stop payment. Instructs Johnson to assist him by procuring a new draft for the same amount.
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