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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Collection of signed materials, pamphlets and Civil War-related items of Charles Sumner [Decimalized .01 - .41]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1847-1874 Pagination: Order a Copy

Collection of signed materials, books, letters and documents related to the coming of the war, Sumner's career and Reconstruction. Includes: 17 ALSs (30 p.) 1847-1874, 6 AQS on themes of liberty and equal rights, 3 cartes de visite (2 signed), 2 signed checks, clipped signature of Preston Brooks, and 5 major books/pamphlets. Also includes a full set of the Complete Works of Charles Sumner, published by the Negro University Press, located with reference books. Two black and white bust engravings of Sumner included.

Summer, Charles, 1811-?

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