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Speech of John Addison in the Committee of the whole House, against the bill for gradual abolition of slavery

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Date

1780s

Description

John Addison's speech to the Legislature of New York State arguing against the gradual abolition of slavery.

Type

Written Document

Region

Mid Hudson, New York State

Era

Revolution and New Nation

Topic

African Americans, Slavery

Repository

Senate House State Historic Site

Source

Senate House State Historic Site, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Contact Senate House for information on obtaining higher resolution digital images.

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