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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to [John] K. Wiggin

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.07 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 June 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 16.3 cm Order a Copy

Written from the Senate Chamber. Discusses autographs and thanks Wiggin for preparing engravings: "The Milton autograph was photographed by C. H. Brainard who has copies- I suppose. I have none... I am glad to know that the Engravings are framed, & ready to give me a welcome on my return."

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Wiggins, John Kimball, 1825-1875

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