Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To the voters of the Counties of Oswego and Madison

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GLC04717.36-View header record
Type
Documents
Date
5 November 1852
Author/Creator
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
Title
To the voters of the Counties of Oswego and Madison
Place Written
Peterboro, New York
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Complains that he was nominated for a Congressional seat, a position he did not seek. Assures he will not resign, but will perform his duty, pursuing abolition from his position. Includes his political creed, asserting that slavery is not in the Federal Constitution, that free trade is the necessary outgrowth of human brotherhood, and that political rights encompass all persons, among other beliefs. Contains a pencil note at the top.

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