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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Feb 17, 1854

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Slavery Expansion Debate Over Nebraska Size

The Post urges Nebraska be ceded to slavery chances, claiming 136700 square miles would yield 17 states as large as Massachusetts. Ailas notes concern, while Everett doubts slavery will prevail due to climate, urging adding seventeen Massachusetts-sized states to free states.

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