Speech of the Hon. John M. Botts, Delivered Before the Order of United Americans, in Academy of Music, New York: On the 22d February, 1859, Being the

By John Minor Botts

This is the published speech of the Hon. John M. Botts, delivered to the Order of United Americans in New York's Academy of Music on February 22, 1859, commemorating the 127th anniversary of George Washington's birth. Botts, a prominent Virginia politician, uses the occasion to reflect on the state of the Union in the years leading up to the Civil War. His address provides valuable insight into the political sentiments and tensions of the time, offering a window into the debates and concerns that shaped the nation's trajectory. "Speech of the Hon. John M. Botts...On the 22d February, 1859, Being the 127th Anniversary of Washington's Birthday" is a primary source document of considerable historical significance for understanding the complexities of mid-19th century American politics.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1175853224
• ISBN13: 9781175853226
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"