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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 [Quotation of Charles Sumner on liberty]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.27 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph note signed Date: 13 March 1860 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Complete quotation reads: "And I cannot go wrong when I lean to the side of Liberty."

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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