Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Message of the President of the United States, transmitting a copy of the treaty between the U.S. and her Britannic Majesty for the suppression of the African slave trade.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09398 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: s.l. Type: Pamphlet Date: 1862 Pagination: Order a Copy
Lincoln: "It is desirable that such legislation as may be necessary to carry the treaty into effect should be enacted as soon as may comport with the convenience of Congress."
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