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Communication addressed to the President of the Senate, by the Hon. Preston S. Brooks, relating to his late assault on the Hon. Mr. Sumner, disclaiming any purpose to offend against the privileges or dignity of the Senate, and expressing his earnest desire, if it be so considered, to atone for it, as far as may be, by this unhesitating and unqualified apology. June 2, 1856. -- Read, ordered to lie on the table and be printed. Cover Image E-book

Communication addressed to the President of the Senate, by the Hon. Preston S. Brooks, relating to his late assault on the Hon. Mr. Sumner, disclaiming any purpose to offend against the privileges or dignity of the Senate, and expressing his earnest desire, if it be so considered, to atone for it, as far as may be, by this unhesitating and unqualified apology. June 2, 1856. -- Read, ordered to lie on the table and be printed.

United States. Congress. Senate. (Author). Brooks, Preston S. (Preston Smith), 1819-1857 (Added Author).

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