Manuscript letter

Archives Number: 1002/9.3-159#005

[pencil annotation: “Sept. 7, 1845”]
Dear Dana,
I have read your narrative, which is most superfluous, so far as its object is to shew me that you did nothing inconsistent with the truest character of a gentleman; for I never could suppose any thing [p. 2] else of you. But your story shews the radical error of the other side. I hope to use it in the cause of Peace.
I am obliged to you for the pains you have taken; but regret that you should have so little faith in my [p. 3] esteem for you as to have thought it necessary.
Believe me,
faithfully yrs,
Charles Sumner
[endorsed:] Chas Sumner Esq / recd Sept.r 11/45
[addressed:] E.T. Dana Esq.
[pencil annotation: “Bought by H.W.L. Dana, May 17, 1934, Anderson Galleries”]

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