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"Great Ordinance of Freedom" letter, 1855 August 9

 File — Box: WSC002, Folder: W0150.06

Scope and Contents

A form letter from a group of Massachusetts citizens (including Samuel Bowles, John M. Clark, Samuel G. Reed, Gersham B. Weston, Edwin F. Jenks, Ivers Phillips, John A. Goodwin, and P. Emory Aldrich) calling for a convention of the people to discuss the "almost universal opposition of Massachusetts to the repeal of the 'Great Ordinance of Freedom,'" and to the "aggressioins of the Slave Power, in its invasion of Kansas...".

Dates

  • Creation: 1855 August 9

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

None

Extent

From the Collection: 0.075 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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