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1910
Nieboer, H.J., 1873-1920
Slavery as an industrial system; ethnological researches, by Dr. H. J. Nieboer
Second edition. Geared towards world-wide survey of slavery. Published by Martinus Nijhoff, the Hague.
GLC00267.086
1860
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847
Daniel O'Connell upon American slavery: with other Irish testimonies.
Anti-Slavery tracts no. 5, new series. Published by the American Anti-slavery Society.
GLC00267.088
12 May 1846
Giddings, Joshua Reed, 1795-1864
[Speech of Hon. Joshua R. Giddings...on the bill to raise a company of sappers, miners, and pontoniers]
Giddings attacks Polk's declaration of war against Mexico, the frivolous spending of the public treasury, and the dubious means by which soldiers are enlisted. Giddings believes in the defense of America and the support of its military, but does not...
GLC00267.116
6 January 1848
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, on the increase of the army in Mexico
Declares he will vote against the war and any monetary support of the troops beyond the amount appropriated to return the troops as soon as possible.
GLC00267.122
27 January 1848
Phelps, Samuel Shethar, 1793-1855
Speech of Mr. Phelps, of Vermont, on the war and the public finances
Autographed inscription reads "S.S. Phelps sent by himself March 7, 1848." Asks Congress how the war can be fought successfully while it lasts and how it can be terminated. Questions the economic future of America as it relates to the war. Raises...
GLC00267.123
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