Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 Prophecy and fulfillment

Order a pdf of this item here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01265.07 Author/Creator: Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883 Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: circa 1863-1864 Pagination: 45 p. ; 22 x 14 cm. Order a Copy

A printed speech of A.H. Stephens delivered November 4 1860 opposing secession. Also includes an address by E.W. Gantt in favor of reuniting the states, delivered October 7, 1863. Published between 1863 and 1864.

Stephens, Alexander Hamilton, 1812-1883
Gantt, E. W. (Edward W.), fl. 1860-1863

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources