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17 December 1770
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808
to Catharine Macaulay
Sends a piece of American silk as an expression of his admiration and gratitude for her.
GLC01790.03
31 May 1849
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to unknown
Regrets having to decline attending a meeting: "Consider me always as deeply interested in the cause, but as reluctantly compelled to forego participation in your meeting."
GLC02095.02
28 September 1851
to Thomas L. Sprague
Thanks Sprague, a schoolboy, for his compliments: "Through my mother, who recently visited your friends in Hingham, I have learned your kind interest in me, & the manner in which you have spoken of me in one of your exercises at school. The words of...
GLC02095.04
27 October 1861
Thanks an unknown "sir" for his words of sympathy: "Accept my thanks for the words of cheer & sympathy which you kindly write. I have tried to do my duty & shall continue unto the end."
GLC02095.08
6 January 1862-1865
[Note declining Charles Sumner's attendance at Mr. Lincoln's circle]
Signed in text. Dated 6 January, no year specified. States that Sumner regrets not being able to attend "Mr. Lincoln's circle," to be held that evening, due to the state of his health.
GLC02095.09
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