Partial ALS, one page, 5 x 8, no date. Final page of a longer letter to an unidentified recipient. In part: “For answer I appeal to my life. I have always stood by the down trodden, never was there more occasion than war. Never in my life did I desire your sympathy & support more than now.” In fine condition, with a couple light brushes to text. Accompanied by a hardcover 1874 edition of Sumner’s biography, Life of Charles Sumner. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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