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[18]54 August 27 . Henry Lazenby ALS to Christopher Hiatt; Lynchburg, Virginia.

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Abstract:
Comments on the diverse nature of the slavery debate. Argues about slavery and political representation. Discusses the payment to Texas, land acquired during the Mexican War, and the slave interest's opposition. Finds the Kansas-Nebraska Act "entirely uncalled for," especially as it countered the Missouri Compromise and aggravated sectionalism. Considers whether the "Nebraska bill" would apply to territory acquired from Cuba, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Doing away with slavery immediately "would have reduced Carolina & Georgia to a wilderness again." Comments on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison's decisions to liberate their slaves or not. Supports abolition in theory but opposes abolitionists" who would rob other men of what is theirs." Notes abolitionist violence and obstruction of law, commenting at length, unfavorably, on Horace Greeley. Mentions Harriet Beecher Stowe. Supports African colonization, doubts other states would support the cause, and believes any black republic would revert to barbarism, pointing to Haiti, British West Indies, and "the whole of Africa." Comments briefly on the raising of a child, "I wish the child reared & governed by some discreet white person." Notes Hiatt's railroad nearing completion, along with other railroad news in the South. Discusses poor crops and high costs.
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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