Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress, to the people of the United States. Shall slavery be permitted in Nebraska?
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05116.03 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 19 January 1854 Pagination: 1 v. : 8 p. ; 24.8 x 15 cm. Order a Copy
Printed by Tower's Printers. Uncut. Issued by Congressmen Chase, Charles Sumner, Joshua R. Giddings, Edward Wade, Gerrit Smith, and Alexander De Witt. "Whatever apologies may be offered for the toleration of slavery in the States, none can be urged for its extension into the Territories where it does not exist, and where that extension involves the repeal of ancient law, and the violation of solemn compact." Frail, with folded, torn edges.
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