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Hale, John Parker (1806-1873) Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.122 Author/Creator: Hale, John Parker (1806-1873) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 6 January 1848 Pagination: 16 p. ; 22 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy

Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.

Hale, John Parker, 1806-1873

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