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1864
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
Speeches and letters of Gerrit Smith (from January, 1863, to January, 1864) on the rebellion.
Published by John A. Gray & Green, printers. Includes various letters and speeches by Smith.
GLC04717.09
1865
Speeches and letters of Gerrit Smith (from January, 1864, to January, 1865), on the rebellion. Volume II.
Published by the American News Company. Contains Smith's opinion on the Constitution of the United States in relation to the Civil War, the Democratic Party, and other topics.
GLC04717.10
Blair, Montgomery (1813-1883)
Speech of the Hon. Montgomery Blair, on the causes of the rebellion and in the support of the president's plan of pacification
Published by Sherwood & Co. Address delivered before the Maryland State Legislature at Annapolis 22 January 1864. States that the duty of the country is to suppress the rebellion and eliminate slavery. Encourages the unification of all parties to...
GLC01265.27
28 September 1863
Hammond, James D. (fl. 1863)
White Slaves.
Wage slavery, quotes an 1858 speech which calls for restraint after New York City draft riots, and challenges Democratic agitators to dispute conclusions: " ... self-interest and patriotism both call upon Workingmen to stand by the government firm as...
GLC09013
Baker, Godwin, & co, printers, New York
The unjust judge. A memorial of Roger Brooke Taney, late Chief Justice of the United States.
Contains a critical review of Taney's career and his decision in the Dred Scott case, where he upheld the existing slavery laws. Discusses the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution as they relate to the issue of slavery in the United...
GLC00267.060
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