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Weston, George M., 1816-1887 The Progress of slavery in the United States.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.005 Author/Creator: Weston, George M., 1816-1887 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1858 Pagination: 80 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 14.5 cm Order a Copy

Describes the past progress of slavery and considers circumstances that will control the slavery movement in the future. Argues that the growing slave population in the U.S. was an intended result of the territorial expansion of slavery dictated by the interests of those that own and breed slaves. Curbing its expansion will be beneficial to the Southern states.

Weston, George M. (George Melville), 1816-1887

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