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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to [Edward W.] Kinsley

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.18 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 March 1874 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 12.8 cm Order a Copy

Criticizes Buenaventura Baez, President of the Dominican Republic. Kinsley apparently informed Sumner of a dinner for Baez. He states in full, "A Dinner to Baez! Why not invite the murderer of the Virginius crew? At least please read an authentic account of him. Doubtless he is one of the worst men of our time." Marked Senate Chamber.

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Kinsley, Edward W., 1829-?
Báez, Buenaventura, 1812-1884

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