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Sumner, Charles. 4-page letter datelined Cape May, July 25, 1856, written while recovering from his violent attack in the Senate on May 22 by U.S. Rep. Preston Smith Brooks (relative of Sen. Butler), who was strongly censured in a speech on slavery, contents include …Pray do not think of any public reception for me. Let me come home to dear Massachusetts, as I always have come, quietly & at the proper time, or what I can (do) for the cause, this is best. Another reason for this cause is the uncertain state of my health. I am still very feeble, with ups & reoccuring downs, that my complete restoration seems some times far distant. My physician tells me I cannot be strong before September & then only by entire absence from all excitement. Perhaps not then. Think of these things; let us all join to stir Massachusetts in the good work for getting Men & remember only the cause., with strong bold signature, Very Fine, one of the most outspoken Anti-Slavery Senators and an important letter from a recent find. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $400