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Duer, William (1805-1879) Speech of Mr. Duer, of New York, on the origin of the war with Mexico...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.124 Author/Creator: Duer, William (1805-1879) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 14 February 1848 Pagination: 14 p. ; 22.1 x 14.7 cm. Order a Copy

Title continues "and the Objects of the Administration of the U. States." Believes the annexation of Texas was a poor excuse for war with Mexico.

Duer, William, 1805-1879

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