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1854
Douglas, Stephen Arnold, 1813-1861
Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1853, on the Nebraska Territory.
Printed at the Sentinel Office. Fragile. Bound with string.
GLC00267.156
February 25, 1850
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Robert Tyler
Discusses the Compromise of 1850, the Wilmot Proviso, which he notes "is dead," and the issue of California statehood as it relates to slavery. Notes some of the measures that might make sectional compromise possible. Indicates his belief that...
GLC00260
1838/06/30
Hockley, George W., 1802-1851
Certificate for bounty land for Francis Hunt
Signed as Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas. The bouty is contingent upon Hunt's honorable discharge. Note: This is NOT a soldier's discharge.
GLC03039
22 July 1849
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to James Berdan
Relates that he recently received a letter from the Clerk to the General Land Office John Addison indicating that their commissioner Justin Butterfield considers Berdan eligible to gain an appointment to the Office. States that if Berdan indeed...
GLC03190
26 June 1857
Speech of the Hon. Abram Lincoln, in reply to Judge Douglas.
Speech on the subjects of Kansas, the Dred Scott decision, and Utah. Delivered in Representatives' Hall, Springfield, Illinois, June 26th, 1857.
GLC02954
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