William Steele Holman letter, 1861.

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William Steele Holman letter, 1861.

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Holman states his opinion on the propositions by John J. Crittenden to restore the Missouri Compromise line and protect slavery in the District of Columbia by constitutional amendment. He believes passage is necessary to preserve the union. The letter was written during congressional debate and is postmarked Jan. 11, 1861.

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Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries

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Holman, William Steele, 1822-1897

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Indiana lawyer, judge, and Congressman. From the description of Papers, 1836-1998. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 43362922 Illinois congressman. From the description of William Steele Holman letter, 1861. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 243664624 ...

Crittenden, John J. (John Jordan), 1787-1863

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Kentucky lawyer and statesman, from Frankfort (Franklin Co.). From the description of Papers, 1786-1932. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19490792 From the description of Letters, 1835-1860. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32410179 John Jordan Crittenden (1787-1863) was born September 10, 1787. He attended the College of William and Mary, graduating in 1807. In 1809 he became the Attorney-General for the Illinois Territory. During the Wa...