Charles Sumner to Reverend Samuel Longfellow, 30 March 1856
Manuscript letter
[pencil annotation “[Samuel Longfellow]” next to salutation in HWLD handwriting]
Senate Chamber
30th March ‘56
My dear Sam,
I thank you for the brave words you have yourself written in our grave danger & for your sympathy with my efforts.
Constant watchfulness is still required.
Oh! When will the North be aroused!
Ever Yours,
Charles Sumner
Rev. S. Longfellow
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