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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 to A. M. Knapp

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02095.10 Author/Creator: Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Letter signed Date: 16 December 1862 Pagination: 1 p. ; 20.3 x 12.6 cm. Order a Copy

Replies to a request from Knapp, in Boston, for written works. States that he has no more to distribute. Informs Knapp that he can obtain copies of "Emery's work" at [Burnham's] bookstore in Boston. Written from the Senate Chamber.

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Knapp, A. M., fl. 1862

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