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Ingersoll, Charles J. (1782-1862) Speech of Mr. Charles J. Ingersoll, of Pennsylvania, on the subject of the reception of abolition petitions.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.094 Author/Creator: Ingersoll, Charles J. (1782-1862) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1841 Pagination: 15 p. ; 22.2 x 14.8 cm. Order a Copy

Speech given in the House of Representatives 8 & 9 June 1841. Printed at the Globe Office, Washington, D.C.

Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862

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