Speech Of Mr. Foote, Of Mississippi, On The Admission Of California: Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, August 1, 1850

By Henry S. Foote

Book Overview

""Speech Of Mr. Foote, Of Mississippi, On The Admission Of California: Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, August 1, 1850"" is a historical document that captures the words spoken by Henry S. Foote, a senator from Mississippi, during a debate on the admission of California into the United States. The speech was delivered on August 1, 1850, and is considered an important contribution to the national conversation on the issue of slavery and its role in the expansion of the country. In his speech, Foote argued against the admission of California as a free state and proposed a compromise that would allow slavery to continue in certain parts of the country. The book provides a complete transcript of Foote's speech, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the political and social climate of the time. It is an important resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of the United States and its ongoing struggle with issues of race, equality, and justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169381618
• ISBN13: 9781169381612
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"