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King, Preston (1806-1865) The Wilmot Proviso: bill and explanation of Preston King, of New York, in the House of Representatives of the U.S., January 4 & 5, 1847.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.372 Author/Creator: King, Preston (1806-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1847 Pagination: 1 v. : 8 p. ; 22.4 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy

Printed at the office of Blair and Rives. Apparently removed from previous binding.

King, Preston, 1806-1865

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