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Hall, Newman (fl. ca 1869-1872) to W.R. Cremer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.122 Author/Creator: Hall, Newman (fl. ca 1869-1872) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1869-1872 Pagination: 3 p. 17.3 x 12.5 cm Order a Copy

Hall considers the Civil War the only justifiable war, apparently because it brought the abolition of slavery. War between England and the U.S. "would be Fratricidal & a hideous crime." He believes arbitration and a treaty can settle any conflict between the two nations, possibly referring to the Alabama Claims.

Notes: The approximate year of this document was chosen because it falls within the years of diplomatic arbitration of the Alabama Claims, 1869-1872.

Hall, Newman, fl. 1869-1872
Cremer, W.R., fl. 1869-1872

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