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Kelley, William D. (1814-1890) An Address Delivered by Hon. William D. Kelley at Girard Avenue, Above Eleventh St. on October 3rd, 1856

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01265.05 Author/Creator: Kelley, William D. (1814-1890) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Pamphlet Date: 1856 Pagination: 16 p. : ill. ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

Published by "Philadelphia Morning Times", No. 3. Discusses various topics including the character of the Republican Party, threats of dissolution of the Union, and emigration from the South to the North. Includes a map of the U.S. showing "free states", "slave states", and coveted territories.

Kelley, William Darrah, 1814-1890

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