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03 March 1847

Massachusetts Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolves of the legislature of Massachusetts, concerning slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 219. Resolves that the Massachusetts legislature is opposed to the existence of slavery and the extension of it into new territories.

GLC00267.119.03

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