1860 Letter and envelope from Senator Charles Sumner to Anna Ellis Gray Loring
No Binding. Condition: Very good condition written. Written in clear, crisp ink on three sides of one sheet of stationery measuring 5" x 8" stamped De La Rue & Co, London. With the original envelope which slightly ragged along the top where it was opened.
Letter reads:
Washington, 1st July 60. My dear Miss Loring, I should have much pleasure in seeing Miss Griffith & especially according to a hint from you; but the way did not seem to be open. Perhaps had I been less occupied than I was at the time, I (p. 2) might have been led to take a responsibility from which I shrink more & more every day I mean that of giving letters of introduction to friends in England. Of course I know well Miss Griffith s Merritt, & feel that she deserves, the sympathy & welcome of the good every where. (p.3) You and yr. mother are kind in your appreciation of what I have done for the good cause. (e.g.,The abolition of slavery). If I have life, I hope to do more & better. How I miss now your father s most intelligent, well-poised & genial criticism! Let me thank your mother through you & believe me, dear Miss Loring, Ever sincerely yours, Charles Sumner."
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