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Wilson, Henry (1812-1875) The state of affairs in Kansas. Speech of Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05116.09 Author/Creator: Wilson, Henry (1812-1875) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 18 February 1856 Pagination: 1 v. : 16 p. ; 24.2 x 15.2 cm. Order a Copy

Published by the Republican Association of the District of Columbia. Third edition, Buell & Blanchard, printers. Uncut.

Wilson served as a Senator 1853-1872.

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

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