A leader in Congress among the opponents of slavery and instrumental in the impeachment proceedings against President Johnson. AQS on a 4 x 5 off-white sheet, dated December 25, [18]52. In full, “Ours is a noble cause; nobler than that of our Fathers, in as much as it is more exalted to struggle for the freedom of others than from our own.” Signed at the conclusion “Charles Sumner, Washington.” Accompanied by the original free franked mailing envelope, addressed and franked by Sumner, but affixed by the front panel to a larger sheet. In fine condition, with light toning and mailing folds. R&R COA.
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