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Chittendon, L. E., fl. 1864 A Report of the Debates and Proceedings.... [secession crisis]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07421 Author/Creator: Chittendon, L. E., fl. 1864 Place Written: New York Type: Book Date: 1864 Pagination: 626 p. : Order a Copy

Title continued: "...in the secret sessions of the Conference Convention." Broadside for the February 1861 convention proposing 6 constitutional amendments to avoid disunion. Printed by Appleton. Includes extending Missouri Compromise west to Pacific (goes with GLC 5361).

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