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December 01, 1860

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1860  

* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect era
* Southern secession from the Union
* Pre Civil War tensions over slavery


From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Slave Extradition Case in Canada" "The Mississippi Delegation" "A Plan of Secession" "The Secession Movement--Speech of Hon. Alexander h. Stephens--Speech of R. B. Rhett--Posture of Affairs In Georgia" "Posture of Affairs In Georgia"  "The New Southern Confederacy" "Fugitive Slave Brought Back" is interesting; "What Secession Means" and so much more.
Eight pages, good condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War