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CHARLES SUMNERS Opinion on JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT

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(ANDREW JOHNSON IMPEACHMENT).
Charles Sumner weighs in on the impeachment of Andrew Johnson in this imprint: "Opinion of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts, in the Case of the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States" (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1868) 37 pages, 10" x 8", bound with string in titled wraps. Sumner opens: "I voted against the rule of the Senate allowing Opinions to be filed in this proceeding, and regretted its adoption. With some hesitation, I now take advantage of the opportunity, if the not the invitation, which it affords. Voting 'guilty' on all the articles, I feel that there is no need of explanation or apology. Such a vote is its own best defender. But I follow the example of others..." Extremely light dampstain at lower right on front wrap, light toning, else Very Fine.



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