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Speech of Mr. Rayner, of North Carolina, on the Question of the Reception of Abolition Petitions. Delivered in the House of Representatives of the U.

Speech of Mr. Rayner, of North Carolina, on the Question of the Reception of Abolition Petitions. Delivered in the House of Representatives of the U.

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19th Century United States HistoryGeneral Racism & Ethnic StudiesUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 117585266X
ISBN13: 9781175852663
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jun 25 2010
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This is the complete transcription of the Speech of Mr. Rayner, of North Carolina, on the Question of the Reception of Abolition Petitions, delivered in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 15, 1841. In this address, Rayner articulates his stance on the contentious issue of abolition petitions presented before the U.S. Congress. As a representative from North Carolina, his speech provides insights into the prevailing attitudes and political dynamics surrounding slavery during this period. This document offers valuable primary source material for understanding the debates and perspectives that shaped the antebellum United States. The speech sheds light on the complex political landscape and the challenges faced by the nation as it grappled with the issue of slavery.

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