Charles Sumner, his complete works, volume 09 (of 20)

Volume 9 — CELEBRATION OF EMANCIPATION.

Reading edition

Letter to a Public Meeting of Colored Citizens in Boston, January 1, 1863.

Illustration from Charles Sumner: his complete works, volume 09 (of 20)

Washington, January 1, 1863.

MY DEAR SIR,—Owing to the wretched condition of the mails between New York and Washington, I did not receive your letter of the 27th in season for an answer to be used at the proposed meeting.

I am glad that you celebrated the day. It deserved your celebration, your thanksgiving, and your prayers. On that day an angel appeared upon the earth.

Accept my best wishes for your association, and believe me, dear Sir,

Faithfully yours,

Charles Sumner.