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Missouri, Legislature Memorial of the general assembly of Missouri, requesting that efforts be made by negotiation with the British government, to procure the restoration of fugitive slaves.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.137 Author/Creator: Missouri, Legislature Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed document Date: February 16, 1847 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 14.3 cm Order a Copy

29th Congress, 2d session. Senate document no. 150. Missouri requests a measure for negotiations with England to prevent slaves escaping to Canada. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

Missouri. General Assembly
Ritchie & Heiss (printers)

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