Boston, November 24, 1856.
MY DEAR SIR,—Not willingly do I give up the opportunity of uniting with the gallant Republicans of Worcester in celebrating our recent victories; but my health, though vastly improved, has limitations which I cannot with prudence neglect, and these forbid the indulgence to which you kindly invite me. Please tender to the Republicans my cordial congratulations. Clearly do I see the beginning of the end. All New England, with New York, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Iowa, constitute an irresistible phalanx for Freedom, while our seeming reverse in the Presidential election is only another Bunker Hill. If toasts are in order at your festival, let me propose the following.
The late Presidential Election.—Like Bunker Hill, it teaches us our strength, and gives assurance of speedy triumph.
Believe me, my dear Sir, faithfully yours,
Charles Sumner.
LET MASSACHUSETTS HELP KANSAS.
Letter to James Redpath, Esq., January 10, 1857.
