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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 to Richard Taylor re: slavery debate preceding compromise of 1850

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07643 Author/Creator: Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1850/04 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

"Congress as yet has done but little, but discuss the unfortunate slavery question which is not yet adjusted and it is quite uncertain when it will be...."

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