Peter Hitchcock / Speech of Hon P Hitchcock of Geauga on the Bill to Prevent 1st

Description: Speech of Hon. P. Hitchcock, of Geauga, on the "Bill to Prevent Giving Aid to Fugitive Slaves. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 23, 1861 Author: Hitchcock, Peter Title: Speech of Hon. P. Hitchcock, of Geauga, on the "Bill to Prevent Giving Aid to Fugitive Slaves. In the House of Representatives, Feb. 23, 1861 Publication: Columbus, OH: Richard Nevins' Steam Printing Office, 1861. First Edition Edition: First Edition Description: Pamphlet. An argument against a law prohibiting giving aid to fugitive slaves, offered as a way to mollify the Southern states then in the process of seceding from the union."Have we not done enough?... Must we pass additional [laws]...? Laws which, if carried out in their spirit would inflict severe penalties upon that person who should give a cup of water, a bit of bread, or bestow a blanket upon the poor, shivering, hunted fugitive?"15 pages. Near fine. First edition (first printing). Minor stains on the front cover, else fine in self-wrappers; stitched as issued. Seller ID: 361882 Subject: AMERICANA, Civil War (US) Downtown Brown Books has been selling on eBay since 1998. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and the Cascade Booksellers Association (CBA), and we adhere to their codes of ethics. Condition grading is done in compliance with IOBA's published standards. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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