Speech, 1854.

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Speech, 1854.

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Handwritten manuscript of speech given in Jacksonville, vehemently opposing the Nebraska Bill. Includes several news clippings regarding the bill and various states and cities opposition to it. One pamphlet from the committee appointed by the trustees of the Illinois Conference Female Seminary regarding payment from those who owe the the school money. Mather was the treasurer of the committee.

1 v. ; 16 x 11 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Democratic Party (Ill.)

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Illinois branch of U.S Democratic Party. From the description of Speech notes, 1860 July 25. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 34608028 ...

Illinois Conference Female Seminary.

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Mather, John C. (John Cotton), 1813-1882

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Early settler of Jacksonville, Illinois with his family from Ireland, Methodist Episcopal minister until 1848 when he quit the ministry and began a real estate business, becoming quite successful. He was considered quite philanthropic towards religious and educational institutions in Jacksonville. From the description of Speech, 1854. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52751211 ...