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Lucius R. Paige, History of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1630-1877, with a genealogical register 2 2 Browse Search
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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2, chapter 30 (search)
os nominated Bancroft as their candidate for Governor. He has made me a very agreeable visit this evening, and left me a few moments ago. We talked of books, and as he was going I introduced politics. He told me he did not wish to be a candidate; but it was forced upon him by his party, and offered to appoint me one of his aides-de-camp! I will subscribe this letter with my still trembling hand. It is now half-past 8 o'clock,—my bed-time. Charles. To Dr. Samuel G. Howe. Boston, Aug. 16, 1844. dearest Howe,—You will find me a wreck. When I wrote you, July 1, I seemed nearly well; but in a few days the ship was struck again, and the bolt it was said had pierced the hull. I became very weak after passing through the various stages of a fever. During the season of my strength I raged about my room for half the nights, invoking sleep (which once descended upon me so gently) in every way. One of those nights I was filled with the idea that I had a long interview with you,