Lincoln refuses to commute Captain Gordon's sentence... Ralph Waldo Emerson to lecture...
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February 07, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 7, 1862 The most noteworthy item is found on page 3 under the heading, "LAW INTELLIGENCE," which is provides President Lincoln's warrant refusing to commute Captain Nathaniel Gordon's sentence - although he did provide a few weeks of respite. See images for details. Of interest is also the front page, somewhat inconspicuous notice, beginning: "A Lecture will be delivered by Ralph Waldo Emerson upon 'American Civilization...," with a few other details (see photo). Page 3 contains an article headed: "From Utah--Movement for Admission as a State". There are also various Civil War reports on the inside pages as well.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
Note: On February 21, 1862, Nathaniel Gordon became the only slave trader in the history of the United States to be tried, convicted, and executed for being engaged in the Slave Trade."
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.
Note: On February 21, 1862, Nathaniel Gordon became the only slave trader in the history of the United States to be tried, convicted, and executed for being engaged in the Slave Trade."
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