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Blair & Rives (1834-1873) Congressional Globe [New Series...No. 4]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02025 Author/Creator: Blair & Rives (1834-1873) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Newspaper Date: 23 December 1847 Pagination: 16 p. ; 30 x 23 cm. Order a Copy

Lincoln's Spot Amendment Speech on page 64 condemns the pretexts for starting the war with Mexico. Requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed on American soil and that the enemy provoked the Americans, and asks if those Americans present were ordered there by the United States Army. Pages 49-64.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Blair, Francis Preston, 1791-1876
Rives, John C. (John Cook), 1795-1864
Blair & Rives, 1834-1873

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