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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Speech on Declaration of War on Mexico in the House of Representatives]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01638 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: January 12,1848 Pagination: 12 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy

Concerning the constitutionality and necessity of Polk's declaration of war with Mexico. Printed by J.& G.S. Gideon. See also GLC02025.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

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