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M.B. Shepherd to John Winn discussing politics, including calls for the abolition of slavery, 29 September 1846
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M.B. Shepherd to John Winn discussing politics, including calls for the abolition of slavery, 29 September 1846.
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[Place of production not identified : producer not identified, 1840]
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Collection: The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859.
Electronic reproduction. Marlborough, Wiltshire : AM, 2014. Digitized from a copy held by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
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Summary
Opposition to the federalists and the Subtreasury. Requesting that Winn volunteer for a position to canvas the county protesting issues related to an upcoming election. Shepherd says of Joe Watkins, a politician, that his scheme of getting rid of the slaves more dangerous than that of the Abolitionists because more insidious. Opposes the Subtreasury feeling it will cause too much government control and believes the residents of the county agree with him. Suggests a meeting to discuss these subjects.
Variant and related titles
American history, 1493-1945. Module I.
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Books / Online
Language
English
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March 18, 2024
Series
American history module 1
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Correspondence
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, owner.
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