Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery

<p>Relations of the Federal Government to Slavery delivered as a political speech by Joseph K. Edgerton in Fort Wayne Indiana on October 30th 1860 offers a vital snapshot of pre-Civil War America. This meticulously prepared print edition presents Edgerton's perspective on the contentious issue of slavery and its intricate relationship with the federal government. <p/>As campaign literature from a pivotal moment in American history - just before the 1860 election - this work provides insight into the political ideologies surrounding abolitionism. Readers interested in the history of the Civil War period African American history and the evolving landscape of conservatism and liberalism in the 19th century will find this speech a valuable primary source. Edgerton's address illuminates the complex debates and tensions that ultimately led to the nation's greatest conflict. His words offer a window into the past revealing the arguments and beliefs that shaped the course of American history.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>