Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Message of the President of the United States, communicating in compliance with a resolution of the Senate, papers in regard to the seizure of the American barque Panchita on the coast of Africa.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.040 Author/Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: May 1858 Pagination: 36 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 14.2 cm Order a Copy
35th Congress, 1st session, Senate Executive Document 61. The Panchita was an American slave ship seized by British vessels off the coast of Africa. Although the British admitted seizure violated U.S.-British accords, they argued it was in good faith.
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