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- GLC#
- GLC04717.03-View header record
- Type
- Books & pamphlets
- Date
- 1851
- Author/Creator
- Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
- Title
- The true office of civil government. A speech in the city of Troy.
- Place Written
- New York, New York
- Pagination
- 1 v. : 29 p. : Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 15 cm
- Primary time period
- National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
- Sub-Era
- Age of Jackson
Printed by S. W. Benedict. Smith declares, "The legitimate action of Civil Government is very simple. Its legitimate range is very narrow. Government owes nothing to its subjects but protection... from crimes... committed against their persons and possessions." Also argues against the union of Church and State and discusses tariffs.
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