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1820 February 20 . [Ira Moore] Barton ALS to Nathaniel Helme; Providence, [Rhode Island].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Discusses fellow classmates from Brown University, opinions on the extension of slavery to the territories; he inquires "what the Virginians say about the great Missouri question . . . for my part, I think that Congress had better admit all new States upon an equal footing with the original States." Refers to the country as "Uncle Sam's powerful family."
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Collection

African American and African Diaspora collection, 1729-1970 (majority within 1781-1865)
Total components 346
Items available online Online 252
Last indexed 2024-08-05