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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to Edwin M. Stanton re: (support for Stanton over President Johnson) "Stick!"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04846 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1867/02/21 Pagination: 1 p. : collateral (photo + 4 newspaper clippings) Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 13.3 cm Order a Copy

A one word letter dated Senate Chamber, meant to encourage Stanton to remain as Secretary of War in spite of President Johnson's opposition.

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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