Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855
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Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855
Description
Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as _Bleeding Kansas_, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.
Date
1855-08-09
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Publisher
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Identifier
RHC-44_NS1-15481
Language
eng
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Citation
Clayton, John M. (John Middleton), 1796-1856, “Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855,” Digital Collections, accessed May 20, 2024, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/8940.