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Kelley, William D., 1814-1890 The Conscription

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01265.21 Author/Creator: Kelley, William D., 1814-1890 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Pamphlet Date: 1863 Pagination: 39 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Includes several speeches given by Honorable William D. Kelley (of Pennsylvania) before members of the House of Representatives on February 24, 1863, December 19, 1862, and January 1863. His speeches vary in topic including the Conscription Act, attaining and securing peace, and arming negroes. Also includes a letter from Salmon P. Chase dated April 9, 1863.

Kelley, William Darrah, 1814-1890
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

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