Statistics for occurrence #1 of “W. A. Simmons” in chapter 16 of Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4:
...r some accepted Republicans with whom technicality is a peril to principle
While abstaining at this time from personal questions, Sumner in February spoke and voted against the confirmation of W. A. Simmons as collector of the port of Boston, doing so in conformity with the general opinion of the merchants and the best people.
General Butler had presented the name to the President.
The nominee belon...
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