Letter, 1848 Mar. 29.

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Letter, 1848 Mar. 29.

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Handwritten letter from Joshua R. Giddings to the Rev. Samuel J. Mays, a Boston abolitionist, concerning Giddings' speech [on Taylor's nomination as the Whig presidential candidate], also mentions the Wilmot Provision.

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Ohio History Connection, Ohio Historical Society

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