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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Speech of the Hon. Abram Lincoln, in reply to Judge Douglas.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02954 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Pamphlet Date: 26 June 1857 Pagination: 7 p. ; 23 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

Speech on the subjects of Kansas, the Dred Scott decision, and Utah. Delivered in Representatives' Hall, Springfield, Illinois, June 26th, 1857.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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