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Wallis, Severn Teackle, 1816-1894 Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08298 Author/Creator: Wallis, Severn Teackle, 1816-1894 Place Written: s.l. Type: Document signed Date: 1861 Pagination: Order a Copy

"Committee on Federal Relations in regard to Calling of a Sovereign Convention." Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment. Several editing marks on inside.

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