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Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To the Liberty Party

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.30 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed letter Date: 7 May 1846 Pagination: 3 p. ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the Liberty Party's objectives, including the foremost goal of overthrowing slavery. Analyzes modification and expansion of party objectives, regarding issues such as banks, tariffs, and association with slaveholders.

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

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