Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to unknown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.11 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 April 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 20.2 x 12.8 cm. Order a Copy
Mentions Mr. Woodman and a provostship. Writes "Charleston is to be taken on the field of battle - by beating their armies," a reference to the unsuccessful ironclad attack on Fort Sumter 7 April 1863 undertaken by Union admiral Samuel F. DuPont.
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