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Summary

The Frederick Union, which supports Douglas and Johnson, reprinted the proceedings of the Washington County Democratic Congressional Convention from 1855, which included a resolution supporting the right of those living in the territories to decide for themselves if they wish to have or exclude slavery.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light

Publication Date: August 15th, 1860

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Hagerstown, MD

County: Washington

Subjects

  • Pre-War Events
  • Politics

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