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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 [They are men by the grace of God and this is enough.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.241 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph quotation signed Date: January 17, 1863 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 12.7 cm Order a Copy

Sentiment by Sumner written in the Senate Chamber.

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