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Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Remarks of Mr. Clay of Kentucky, on introducing his propositions to compromise on the slavery question.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.135 Author/Creator: Clay, Henry (1777-1852) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1850 Pagination: 16 p. ; 22.5 x 14.7 cm. Order a Copy

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, 29 January 1850. Proposes an amicable arrangement to the controversies between the free and slave states on the issue of the extension of slavery. Printed by Jno. T. Towers, Washington, D.C.

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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