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Fenton, Reuben Eaton (1819-1885) Speech of Hon. R. E. Fenton of New York on Democratic tests, and the Nebraska Bill.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05116.04 Author/Creator: Fenton, Reuben Eaton (1819-1885) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 15 February 1854 Pagination: 1 v. : 8 p. ; 22.5 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy

Printed at the Congressional Globe Office. Disbound. Representative Fenton states, "...the bill under consideration, although negative in its character, is affirmative in its character for the spread of slavery. A principle, sir, I cannot sustain, nor will, I believe, the people of this country sustain it."

Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885

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