In discussion of the Walker-Paulding Resolutions, 1858.

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In discussion of the Walker-Paulding Resolutions, 1858.

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Handwritten copy of a speech delivered "In Senate" on 1 Feb. 1858 as part of a discussion relating to the "Walker-Paulding Resolutions in relation to Nicaragua." Britton talks about the relationship of the United States to Nicaragua. The issue appears to relate to William Walker's attempt to seize Nicaragua.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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Britton, Forbes, 1812-1861.

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United States Senator. From the description of In discussion of the Walker-Paulding Resolutions, 1858. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122322704 ...

Walker, William, 1824-1860

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William Walker (May 8, 1824 – September 12, 1860) was an American physician, lawyer, journalist and mercenary who organized several private military expeditions into Latin America, with the intention of establishing English-speaking colonies under his personal control, an enterprise then known as "filibustering". Walker usurped the presidency of the Republic of Nicaragua in 1856 and ruled until 1857,[1] when he was defeated by a coalition of Central American armies. He returned in an attempt to ...