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Debates on Slavery and Union in Gen Scott Letter
Fragmentary excerpt from Gen. Scott writing to T. P. Atkinson in 1843 discusses views from Jefferson and Tucker on gradual emancipation, Congress authority over slavery, District of Columbia policy, annexation opinions, and party stances. Also includes notes on petitions, patronage, and legislative principles.
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Anteslavery
Gen. Scott
T. P. Atkinson
Boyhood
William and Mary College
Jefferson
Virginia
Tucker
Congress
District of Columbia
Virginie
Marylin
Lottales
Umionom
Tiirty
St. Lawrence
Perbiner
Pup Niasion, and Could Be of Great Value To the Remvins
Ohara
Quebec
Ravi Thorschap
Pny
Mengures
Feoia
Sonit
Toleve
Eres
Great Bream
Manras
Che
Fia
Ted Hanes
Duc
Sanen Presar
Goa
Heneft
Tahoe
United States
Dumin
Cong
Torres
Allan
Lservice
Labor
Onty
Democratic Party
Br. Gaties
Gro Platforme
National Era
Locofoco
Platfanws
Cuba
Mexico
Pete
Eliere Rowel von Watt
Rycup
Eve