Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) [Abraham Lincoln speech delivered July 17, 1858]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09241 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: circa 17 July 1858 Pagination: 8 p. Order a Copy
Speech delivered on July 17, 1858 in Springfield, IL, as a prelude to the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Contains Lincoln's stands on key national issues including the Dred Scott decision and the Lecompton Constitution. "My declarations upon...Negro slavery may be misrepresented, but cannot be misunderstood."
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