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Walton, E.P., 1812-1890 Revolution in the law of the land. Speech of Hon. E. P. Walton of Vermont, on the bill for the admission of Kansas; delivered in the House of Representatives, March 31, 1858.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.171 Author/Creator: Walton, E.P., 1812-1890 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1858 Pagination: 1 v. : 15 p. ; 24.1 x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Most pages uncut. Walton argues for the defeat of the Lecompton Constitution.

Walton, E. P. (Eliakim Persons), 1812-1890

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