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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 [Abraham Lincoln speech delivered July 17, 1858]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09241 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: circa 17 July 1858 Pagination: 8 p. : Order a Copy

Speech delivered on July 17, 1858 in Springfield, IL, as a prelude to the Lincoln-Douglas debates. Contains Lincoln's stands on key national issues including the Dred Scott decision and the Lecompton Constitution. "My declarations upon...Negro slavery may be misrepresented, but cannot be misunderstood."

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