Dixon, James, 1814-1873 Speech of Mr. Dixon, of Connecticut against the extension of slave territory.

GLC00267.118

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GLC#
GLC00267.118
Type
Books & pamphlets
Date
1847
Author/Creator
Dixon, James, 1814-1873
Title
Speech of Mr. Dixon, of Connecticut against the extension of slave territory.
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
16 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 16 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

Delivered in the House of Representatives, 9 February 1847. Printed by J & G.S. Gideon, Washington, D.C. Argues against slavery being extended into the territories and criticizes the president [James Polk] over the Mexican War.

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