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: 16 February 1847 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.3 x 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.
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