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The Drafter of the 14th Amendment Quotes Abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens by STEPHEN NEAL

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Title: The Drafter of the 14th Amendment Quotes Abolitionist Congressman Thaddeus Stevens
Author: STEPHEN NEAL
Seller: Seth Kaller, Inc. (United States)
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Description: 1905. No binding. Fine. Autograph Note Signed. 1 p., 8 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. Complete TranscriptIn the debate in the C. [Congressional] Globe, you will see that the great Statesman and true patriot, Hon. Thadeus [sic] Stevens said ""The propositions fall short of my wishes, but they fulfill my hopes."" &c. I am very busy in my judicial duties, or would write you more fully. S.N.Historical BackgroundStephen Neal (1817-1905) was an Indiana lawyer. He served in the state legislature and was later a judge. In 1866, he drafted what would become the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Legend has it that he presented it his friend, Indiana Congressman Godlove S. Orth, and that Congress passed the draft as Neal had written it. This is unlikely; Ohio Congressman John Bingham is usually given credit as the amendment's principal author, to say nothing of Congressional machinations that make passage of anything without revision nearly impossible.Neal is actually summarizing Stevens's arguments in the House of Representatives:""When I say that we should rejoice at such completion [of the amendment], I do not thereby intend so much to express joy at the superior excellence of the scheme, as that there is to be a scheme-a scheme containing much positive good, as well, I am bound to admit, as the omission of many better things.""""Do you inquire why, holding these views and possessing some will of my own, I accept so imperfect a proposition? I answer, because I live among men and not among angels; among men as intelligent, as determined, and as independent as myself, who, not agreeing with me, do not choose to yield their opinions to mine. Mutual concession, therefore, is our only resort, or mutual hostilities. We might well have been justified in making renewed and more strenuous efforts for a better plan could we have had the coöperation of the Executive.""""A few words will suffice to explain the changes made by the Senate in the proposition which we sent to them.""""You perceive that while I see much good in the proposition I do not pretend to be satisfied with it. And yet I am anxious for its speedy adoption, for I dread delay. The danger is that before any Constitutional guards shall have been adopted Congress will be flooded by rebels and rebel sympathizers....Hence, I say, let us no longer delay; take what we can get now, and hope for better things in further legislation; in enabling acts or other provisions.""From the Congressional Globe, June 13, 1866, p. 3148.

Family Members Write To Their Relative Attending Princeton University In The Early Nineteenth Century by (PRINCETON UNIVERSITY)

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Title: Family Members Write To Their Relative Attending Princeton University In The Early Nineteenth Century
Author: (PRINCETON UNIVERSITY)
Seller: Stuart Lutz Historic Documents, Inc. (United States)
Description: An archive of four letters to Frederick F. Cornell, a student at Princeton. Cornell was the pastor of The Reformed Dutch Church of Manhattan:a) ALS. 4pg. 7 x 9 . November 8, 1823. No Place. An autograph letter signed Anna N. Cornell to Frederick Cornell. In part: You know I so dearly love to bring an absent friend nearwhether by event or thoughtor the pleasing medium of expository contact. That your indulgent mind will urge it as an apology for my troubling year at this late hour of the evening. Sister has written to you and nothing particular occurred since you left us, yet I am not willing either of these circumstances should thwart my design or rob me of this interview. The heart, my dear F., receives and entertains those we love and amidst its overflowing, the pen need not rest on casual incidents to give it utterance. The letter is in very good shape, with fold separations that do not affect legibility. b) ALS. 2pg. 7 x 12. December 24, 1824. No Place. An autograph letter signed N.P. Cornell to Frederick Cornell. In part: I have been waiting these two days for energy and vivacity enough to write to you and still you must take me as the same dull creature as ever. I had meant before this you should have learnt the particulars of the late nuptials celebrated near us. Papa had the honor on Monday evening of writing Miss Martina (now Mrs. Condit) to a congressmanSister, Mr. Denian, and myself were also invited. Had an unusually pleasant wedding, save the Dr. Len, the later graduate whom you know, and were introduced to his sister, Miss Anne Condit, the flame of Mr. Henry. The bride and groom went to Morristown the next morning. The letter is in very good shape, with toning and tattering. c) ALS. 2pg. 7 x 9 . May 25, 1825. No Place. An autograph letter signed Brother F. to Frederick F. Cornell. In part: Shall I commence your epistle with upon the late manifestation of your affection or in other words acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of your letters. I often pause to inquire what are the traits of my own character. I find that acts of affection in my friends, draws back every later principle of love into the liveliest species which on the contrary, a cool, distant, reserved demeanor in thosefriends high or low frees my soul to adamant. The addressees sister takes over the next part of the letter: This is your sisterAccept my thanks again for your last letter. Write whenever your pursuits will permit. Letter writing possesses advantages that few suitably prize or are sensible of. It helps attain kindred attachments. It gives a flow to thought, an ease to , a grace to style. It gives durability to thought. It convinces friends of their remembrance in the mind and it informs of the welfare of those we love. Write my brother, write to me. The letter is in good shape, with one fold separation.d) ALS. 2pg. 6 x 8. December 4 [no year]. Somerville. An autograph letter signed Sarah Elizabeth Cornell to Frederick Cornell. In part: I now sit down to write to you for the first time while I have an opportunity to send it. How do you come on this time. I hope you are well. Sister Catherine went last Thursday to Ricefield to stay with cousin Mary Ann. We expect her home tomorrow. Sister Margaret is going tomorrow. How do you come on with your studies. Mama sends her love to you and hopes that they will find you well. We hear from your letter that you have got fine carryings-on in Princeton. The letter is in fair shape and legible, with a few ink smears.

2666 by Roberto Bolano

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Title: 2666
Author: Roberto Bolano
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Description: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. Advance review copy in wrappers, fine condition.

The West India Earthquakes - Effect of the Tidal Wave at St. Thomas on the Steamer "La Plata by Harper and Brothers

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Title: The West India Earthquakes - Effect of the Tidal Wave at St. Thomas on the Steamer "La Plata
Author: Harper and Brothers
Seller: John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (United States)
Description: 1868. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1868. Single leaf, approx. 12 x 14", hand colored engraving with printed article on the late earthquake at St. Thomas on recto as header, and text to verso. § From Vol. XII., No. 578, of Harper's Weekly.

Het Andre Behr Pamflet 23: Before and After, Ulises Carrión by CARRIÓN, Ulises

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Title: Het Andre Behr Pamflet 23: Before and After, Ulises Carrión
Author: CARRIÓN, Ulises
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Description: Port. on lower wrapper. [13] pp. 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. Amsterdam: Boekie Woekie, 2012. A facsimile of Before and After, an unpublished typescript bookwork composed by Carrión in 1972. As suggested in Raul Marroquin’s note at the end of the publication, this work may precede Sonnet(s). Fine; staples rusted. WorldCat locates no example in North America.

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