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Charles Sumner Civil War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed

Sumner declines to lecture amidst the Civil War: "I am obliged by my professional engagements to decline all invitations to lecture during the present session"

Estimate: $200+

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Sumner declines to lecture amidst the Civil War: "I am obliged by my professional engagements to decline all invitations to lecture during the present session"

Civil War-dated ALS, one page, 4.5 x 6.75, December 17, 1864. Handwritten letter to a gentleman, in part: "I am obliged by my professional engagements to decline all invitations to lecture during the present session. I must therefore forego the pleasure." Mounted, matted, and framed with a portrait signed in pencil by noted artist Scott Prior to an overall size of 16 x 11.25. In fine condition, with light wrinkling.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
  • Dates: June 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024





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