M B Lowry / REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO THE IMMIGRATION 1st 1863

Description: REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO THE IMMIGRATION OF BLACKS AND MULATTOES INTO THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA [cover and caption title] Author: Lowry, M.B, J.P. Penny, and Henry Johnson) Title: REPORT OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE RELATIVE TO THE IMMIGRATION OF BLACKS AND MULATTOES INTO THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA [cover and caption title] Publication: [Harrisburg, PA]: Singerly & Myers, state printers, 1863 Description: 8vo. 4 pp. Original printed yellow wrappers (folded and a little soiled); some foxing, but very good. First edition. Published to counter efforts by anti-war groups to stir fears that the Emancipation Proclamation might leave Pennsylvania inundated by migrating former slaves; the committee recommended that no embarrassing racist legislation be passed, arguing that the freed slaves would prefer to remain in the warmer climate of the South, provided their liberty was protected. Sabin 60560. Not in Work or Blockson Catalogue. OCLC locates four copies (Boston Athenaeum, Maryland, Princeton, Lehigh). Seller ID: 44212 Subject: Americana We are a Washington, D.C. based bookstore in business for over 40 years. We specialize in Americana and general Antiquarian books. Terms All orders ship within three business days. Standard mail is USPS Priority Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Chevy Chase, Maryland

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