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31 March 1875
Whittier, John G., 1807-1892
[Poetic tribute to Charles Sumner]
Titled "Sumner." Reads, "If to the master's plea he gave The vast contempt he felt, He saw a brother in the slave, with man as equal man he dealt."
GLC04726
1862 September 5
Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896
[Gerrit Smith]
Mounted (for an album?) to 16.3 x 10 cm. Inscribed on the mount: "I am, my dear Mary R. Smith, your old friend, Gerrit Smith."
GLC05110
19 May 1876
Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
to Christopher C. Sniffen
Douglass writes to Sniffen, secretary for President Ulysses S. Grant. Informs Sniffen, "it will be convenient for me to call at the Executive Mansion on Monday Morning, and if I learn nothing from you meanwhile requesting otherwise I will call on...
GLC03893.01
circa 1861-1865
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
As Senator vignette bust portrait
Ink inscription on recto "28" "Senator [inserted: Chas.] Sumner Mass." Graphite inscription on verso "Sumner of Mass" "Senate." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst Gallery, No. 434 Pennsylvania Avenue. Washington, D.C. W. Snell...
GLC05111.02.0999
Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with arms crossed and hat on table
Graphite inscription on recto "Beecher." Photographers imprint on verso: "Faljambe Bros., 211 Superior Street."
GLC05111.02.0989
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