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Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Speech... upon the right of people ... relating to the annexation of Texas

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05934 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington Type: Pamphlet Date: 1838 Pagination: 131p. 24.2 x 15.9 cm Order a Copy

Full title: "Speech... upon the right of the people ... to petition; on the freedom of speech and of debate in the House of Representatives of the United States... relating to the annexation of Texas." Printed by Gales and Seaton.

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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