Severance, Luther, 1797-1855 Speech of Mr. Severance, of Maine on the right of petition.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.095 Author/Creator: Severance, Luther, 1797-1855 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1844 Pagination: 16 p. ; 24.8 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
Delivered in the House of Representatives, 16 February 1844. Discusses the ban on receiving any petitions regarding the abolition of slavery in the House of Representatives. Printed by J. and G.S. Gideon, Washington, D.C. Partially uncut.
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