Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay of Kentucky: On taking up his Compromise Resolutions on the Subject of Slavery, Delivered to the Senate, Feb 5th and 6th, 1850.

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dc.contributor.author Clay, Henry
dc.date.accessioned 2013-01-09T21:12:48Z
dc.date.available 2013-01-09T21:12:48Z
dc.date.issued 2013-01-09
dc.identifier MS/146-005
dc.identifier.other UUID: 9f03d04c-3099-4a83-b0b3-1eb3008581d7
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10428/1181
dc.description Clay, Henry. "Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay of Kentucky: On Taking Up His Compromise Resolutions on the Subject of Slavery, Delivered to the Senate, Feb 5th and 6th, 1850." (New York: Stringer & Townsend, 1850). http://hdl.handle.net/10428/1181. As Reported by the National Intelligencer. Original Print: 5.5"x 8.75". Stapled binding. Fair Condition. Barcode: 0 2001 44127228 en_US
dc.description.abstract Speech of Henry Clay, delivered before the U.S. Senate in 1850, discussing his compromise resolutions in regards to slavery. Clay is trying to settle the controversy brought about by fugitive slave laws and the annexation of Mexican territory (Texas and California). Clay tries to remain unbias to appease both sides of the debate and warns that they are on the path to civil war.
dc.language.iso en_US en_US
dc.subject Henry Clay en_US
dc.subject Annexation en_US
dc.subject Slavery en_US
dc.subject Fugitive Slaves en_US
dc.subject 19th Century en_US
dc.subject 1850 Compromise en_US
dc.subject District of Columbia en_US
dc.subject Anti-slavery en_US
dc.title Speech of the Hon. Henry Clay of Kentucky: On taking up his Compromise Resolutions on the Subject of Slavery, Delivered to the Senate, Feb 5th and 6th, 1850. en_US
dc.type Book en_US
dc.type Other en_US


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