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An argument on the unconstitutionality of slavery : embracing an abstract of the proceedings of the national and state conventions on this subject /

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Main Author:	Mellen, G. W. F. (George Washington Frost) (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boston : Published by Saxton and Peirce, 1841.
Series:	Slavery in America and the world: history, culture & law. World trials library.
Subjects:	Slavery > Law and legislation > United States. Constitutional history > United States. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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