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Author Dexter, Franklin, 1793-1857
Dubious author Jay, William, 1789-1858
LoC No. 10034379
Title A Letter to the Hon. Samuel A. Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill.
Note Also ascribed to William Jay.
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Summary "A Letter to the Hon. Samuel A. Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City..." by Hancock is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The text is a critical response to Congressman Samuel A. Eliot's justification for his support of the Fugitive Slave Law, which allowed for the capture and return of runaway slaves. The author argues vehemently against Eliot's reasoning and rebuts the moral and constitutional implications of the law, aiming to highlight the injustices it perpetrates against human rights. The opening portion of this work sets the stage for a lengthy critique of the Fugitive Slave Law and its defenders, particularly targeting Eliot's failed justifications. Hancock begins by recounting Eliot's attempt to rationalize his vote, challenging his claims about the law's constitutional basis and its supposed benefits. The author meticulously dissects historical arguments, questioning the integrity and intent of the Constitution's framers regarding slavery and the treatment of fugitives. Throughout this introductory segment, Hancock employs a mix of historical evidence and passionate rhetoric to expose, what he perceives as, the moral failings of both the law and those who support it, thus drawing the reader into a deep examination of the legal and ethical crises surrounding slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Slavery -- United States
Subject Fugitive slave law of 1850
Subject Eliot, Samuel Atkins, 1798-1862
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EBook-No. 31191
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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