Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 To the voters of the Counties of Oswego and Madison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04717.36 Author/Creator: Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874 Place Written: Peterboro, New York Type: Printed document Date: 5 November 1852 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.7 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Complains that he was nominated for a Congressional seat, a position he did not seek. Assures he will not resign, but will perform his duty, pursuing abolition from his position. Includes his political creed, asserting that slavery is not in the Federal Constitution, that free trade is the necessary outgrowth of human brotherhood, and that political rights encompass all persons, among other beliefs. Contains a pencil note at the top.
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