External links Edwin Vose Sumner biography and timeline (portraits, grave, and biography) Photographs E. V. Sumner and staff in Warrenton, Va., 1862 Full–length portrait (1861–1863) Documents at the Library of Congress Letter from Sumner to Abraham Lincoln, December 17, 1860, stating that he has permission to accompany Lincoln on his trip to Washington. Letter from Sumner to John G. Nicolay, January 20, 1861, stating that he will accompany Lincoln on his journey to Washington. Letter from Sumner to Abraham Lincoln, January 20, 1861, recommending Judge Edward Bates for Secretary of War. Letter from David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, March 6, 1861, recommending that Colonel Sumner be promoted. Telegram From Sumner to wife, December 11, 1862, reporting the capture of Fredericksburg. Letter from Sumner to Abraham Lincoln, January 10, 1863, seeking appointment to West Point for his grandson. Resolution honoring General Edwin Sumner, from the New York Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, March 23, 1863. Senate bill to increase the pension of Mrs. Hannah W. Sumner, March 11, 1872 Senate bill to increase the pension of Mrs. Hannah W. Sumner, April 25, 1872 1797 births 1863 deaths American people of English descent People from Boston People of California in the American Civil War People of Massachusetts in the American Civil War Union Army generals Burials at Oakwood Cemetery (Syracuse, New York) Sumner family