Accept the assurance of the respect with which I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Faithfully yours,
Charles Sumner.
TWO LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF WASHINGTON.
Letter to the Washington Monument Association of the First School District of Philadelphia, February 21, 1860.
Senate Chamber, February 21, 1860.
DEAR SIR,—It would be a pleasure to be with you at your celebration of the Birthday of Washington, according to the invitation with which you have honored me. But other duties will keep me away.