This attempt for a treaty split Charles Sumner away from the Radical Republican Party.In 1875 he was indicted as a member of the Whiskey Ring, but was acquitted, partially due to testimony given by Grant and partially due to the prosecution leaking important documents to Babcock.
This attempt for a treaty split Senator Charles Sumner away from the Radical Republican Party. In December 1875, he was indicted as a member of the Whiskey Ring, but was acquitted, partially due to testimony given by Grant and partially due to the prosecution leaking important documents to Babcock.