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Non-Interference by Congress with slavery in the territories

On front cover, contains the signature of John Cochrane from Toledo, Indiana. Pages are brittle and frayed along sides.

GLC08587

Popular Sovereignty in the Territories: Judge Douglas in Reply to Judge Black

Responds at length to the criticisms of his position on popular sovereignty by Attorney General Jeremiah S. Black. Emphasizes that he would "never vote for a slave code in the Territories by Congress." First edition with original free franked...

GLC08940

to N. [Prescott?]

Douglas, a Democratic presidential candidate, discusses the 1860 election. Criticizes the presidential campaign of John Cabell Breckinridge, also a Democrat, stating that "the Democratic party is divided. The Telegraphic Reports about a compromise...

GLC04625

Full standing view of the Senator from Ill.

Graphite inscription on verso "W.2678,7" "**Book" "Hn S A Douglas." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst, Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0148

Speech of Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, Delivered in Richmond, Virginia, July 9, 1852.

Supports Franklin Pierce as the Democratic presidential candidate. Gives a summary of Pierce's achievements and qualifications for the position of president: "Hence, as democrats, we invite the most rigid and strict scrutiny into the public and...

GLC00267.189

1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait

GLC07769.02