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The assault case of Preston Brooks upon Charles Sumner...
The assault case of Preston Brooks upon Charles Sumner...
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May 29, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1856 Page 3 has an item from the Senate headed: "Report On the Assault Case" which is the case of Preston Brooks beating Charles Sumner, which includes in part: "...assault him with considerable violence, striking him numerous blows on and about the head with a walking stick..." with more (see). See the hyperlink for more on this incident. Great to have this report in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Four pages, large folio size, very nice condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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