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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06357 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1850 |
| Title | Prophetic Daniel Webster! |
| Date | ca. 1850 |
| Document Type | Broadside |
| Content Description | Broadside states, "During the latter days of Mr. Webster, he was assailed by the Abolitionists on account of his 7th of March speech." Excerpts from the speech: "If the Fanatics and Abolitionists ever get the power in their hands they will override the Constitution... and finally Bankrupt the Country and Deluge it with blood." |
| Subjects | Abolition Civil War American Statesmen African American History Slavery Congress Finance |
| People | Webster, Daniel (1782-1852) |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Webster's famous "Seventh of March" speech was in favor of the Compromise of 1850. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |