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Kansas Territory Governor Walker resigns over Lecompton clash
Robert J. Walker announces resignation as Kansas territorial governor amid factional strife over the Lecompton Constitution and federal policy. He cites duty to uphold the U S Constitution, fears of civil war, and a need to avoid conflict with President James Buchanan while urging peaceful ratification or rejection by voters.
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