Dixon, James, 1814-1873 Speech of Mr. Dixon, of Connecticut against the extension of slave territory.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.118 Author/Creator: Dixon, James, 1814-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1847 Pagination: 16 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy
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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