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King, Preston, 1806-1865 The Wilmot Proviso: bill and explanation of Preston King, of New York, in the House of Representatives of the U.S., January 4 & 5, 1847.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.372 Author/Creator: King, Preston, 1806-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1847 Pagination: 1 v. : 8 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 14.6 cm Order a Copy

Printed at the office of Blair and Rives. Apparently removed from previous binding.

King, Preston, 1806-1865

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