Speech of the Honorable James Tallmadge, Jr. of Duchess County, New York ... on Slavery. To Which is Added, the Proceedings of the Manumission Society

This volume contains the speech of the Honorable James Tallmadge, Jr. of Duchess County, New York, delivered on the subject of slavery. Tallmadge, a prominent figure in early 19th-century American politics, addressed the issue during a period of intense national debate. His speech offers valuable insight into the arguments surrounding slavery and its expansion, particularly in the context of the Missouri Compromise.

Included alongside Tallmadge’s speech are the proceedings of the Manumission Society of the City of New York and their correspondence with Messrs. Tallmadge and Taylor. This addition provides further context to the anti-slavery movement of the time and highlights the efforts of abolitionist societies in advocating for the freedom of enslaved people. ＂Speech of the Honorable James Tallmadge, Jr.＂ serves as a crucial primary source for understanding the complexities of the slavery debate and the burgeoning abolitionist movement in the early United States.

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