Papers, 1860-1906, bulk: 1860-1872.

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Papers, 1860-1906, bulk: 1860-1872.

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Letters written to anti-slavery leader George L. Stearns from other abolitionists regarding the cause, from David L. Child regarding the publication of his anti-slavery tracts which Stearns funded, and from Samuel May. Letters from Charles Sumner pertain to the politics of Reconstruction. Also, correspondence with Stearns' son Harry regarding George's trip to Kansas before the war and news of the war provided by Harry while his father was away on recruiting activities. Also, a few clippings regarding Sumner (1905-06).

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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May, Samuel, 1810-1899

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Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

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Massachusetts lawyer and U.S. Senator, 1851-1874. He was an ardent abolitionist who attacked the south in his "crime against Kansas" speech in 1856. Two days later he was assaulted in the Senate, receiving injuries that took him years to recover from. From the description of Letters, 1858-1869. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 55768315 Born in Boston, Mass., the U.S. statesman Charles Sumner studied law at Harvard and practiced law in his native ci...

Child, David Lee, 1794-1874

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Abolitionist David Lee Child married Lydia Maria Frances Child in 1828. From the description of Papers, 1854-1857 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007175 ...

Stearns, Henry L.

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Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867

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American abolitionist. From the description of Letter : Boston, 1864 Nov. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 640145429 ...