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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 [Note declining Charles Sumner's attendance at Mr. Lincoln's circle]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.09 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph note signed Date: 6 January 1862-1865 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Signed in text. Dated 6 January, no year specified. States that Sumner regrets not being able to attend "Mr. Lincoln's circle," to be held that evening, due to the state of his health.

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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