Lot 833
"Liberty" Advocate B. F. Wade Fights Slavery in Kansas. 1856 Imprint: "ADMISSION OF KANSAS," a historic Speech by Senator B.F. Wade, Buell & Blanchard, Printers, Washington, DC, 16pp, 9¼ x 5¾ in. The speech was given on 2 July 1956 in the senate of the United States. Lightly toned and separated in half. "I come before the senate today as a Republican, or as some prefer to call me, a Black Republican… I come here especially as the advocate of Liberty instead of Slavery." B.F. Wade was the leader of the anti-slave minority and later in his career became president pro tempore of senate in 1867.
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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