The Constitution a Pro-Slavery Compact, or, Selections from the Madison Papers, etc.BoD – Books on Demand, 2025 M08 7 - 132 pages Reprint of the original, first published in 1845. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION | v |
Debates in the Congress of the Confederation | 11 |
List of Members of the Federal Convention | 41 |
Massachusetts | 47 |
Pennsylvania | 54 |
North Carolina | 65 |
Extracts from the Federalist | 73 |
Address of the Executive Committee of the American AntiSlavery | 101 |
Letter from Francis Jackson to Gov Briggs | 120 |
Extract from Mr Websters Speech | 127 |
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