Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 to A. C. Paige
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00529.04 Author/Creator: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1842 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Discusses slavery and the Union in relationship to politics. States, in part: "Whilst we cling to the Union we must yield to our sister states all that was intended to be secured to them by the Constitution." Also discusses publication of the letter. Marked "Private."
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