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1832/01/21
Randolph, Thomas J.
Speech...House of Delegates of Virginia, on the abolition of slavery
Second edition. Argues the Fugitive Slave Law of 1793 was unconstitiutional in Ohio due to Northwest ordinance.
GLC07035
1857
Nott, Samuel (1788-1869)
Slavery and the remedy; or, the principles and suggestions for a remedial code.
"Fifth edition: with a review of the decision of the supreme court in the case of Dred Scott." First edition published after Dred Scott, with a review of the case. Nott is an apologist for the court. Reminds readers of the possibility of secession...
GLC00267.061
circa 4 June 1860
Sumner, Charles (1811-1874)
[Address leaf cut from wrapper of Sumner's pamphlet "The Barbarism of Slavery."]
Sumner sends his pamphlet (GLC08454.01) to Reverend George Allen of Worcester, Massachusetts. The signature of Sumner, a Senator from Massachusetts, serves as a free frank. Housed with GLC08454.01.
GLC08454.02
1867
Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall) (1818-1905)
Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery
Published by Little, Brown & Co. in Boston. Stereotyped and printed by John Wilson and Son in Cambridge. Dedicated to the citizens of Groton, who supported Boutwell in his career as a public servant. Contains 35 chapters, each one a different speech...
GLC08645
1885/03/19
Bailey, Joseph (fl. 1885)
to Henry Bailey re: the 13th Amendment and end of slavery
Written to his son. With pencil underlining. In part: "I cast my last vote...for the 13th Amendment." Accompanied by 3 collateral items: 1) Joseph Bailey, ALS to unknown, 6/4/1885; 2) Sarah? ALS to Joseph Bailey, 12/16/1874 [possibly a Quaker: use of...
GLC07404
1789/[18 June ca.]
Clymer, George (1739-1813)
to Benjamin Rush re: coming glories of Constitution, future end of slavery & rum
Also concerns his hopes that slavery and alcohol would be abolished (prohibition), and the debate on the power to remove officials from office. He expects that the excise tax on rum will help defend people "against the poison." Concerning New...
GLC04769
1852
Freedom national; slavery sectional. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts, ...
Title continues, " ... on his motion to repeal the fugitive slave bill, in the Senate of the United States, August 26, 1852." Printed by Buell and Blanchard. Untrimmed.
GLC08644
1861-1877
Neafie, Theodore F.
Letters 1st Cal. Regt. re: camp life; southerners; McClellan; slavery [decimalized]
Collection of 60 ALS by Foot Soldier, in first Ca. Regiment. "It is turned into a war to put money in political pockets and to free the niggers;" Lincoln: "His mind is not able to comprehend the simple game of checkers let alone the war like game...
GLC07164
27 December 1849
Quincy, Edmund (1808-1877)
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 10, no. 31, whole no. 499 (December 27, 1849)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains an article on "The Peculiar Institution." Includes a message to Congress by President Zachary Taylor, among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by...
GLC08875.15
13 March 1851
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 42, whole no. 562 (March 13, 1851)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Includes an article on the "The British West Indies in 1850" and "The Evil Congress," among miscellaneous other reports. Edited by Quincy and James Russell...
GLC08875.40
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