Apr 17, 2012 - Sale 2276

Sale 2276 - Lot 219

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"AT LAST THE WAR HAS COME" SUMNER, CHARLES. Autograph Letter Signed, to Senator William P. Fessenden, reporting that the cabinet is united in its resolve to act, expressing his belief that the President understands the country, and remarking on the activity of the State Department officials and diplomats. 3 pages, 8vo, written on a single folded sheet. (AKF) Washington, 16 April 1861
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". . . At last the war has come. The day of insincerity and duplicity is now passed, & all the cabinet is united in energetic action. It will be needed, for the Slave States will be united.
"The Pres't speaks simply and plainly of the state of the country, & I think understands it. As I see more of him I like him better.
"Meanwhile at the State Depart. the web is spinning, spinning, in infinite dispatches, to what end God knows! Already the diplomatists here are afraid. Goodbye!"