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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.

Credits: Produced by Meredith Bach, Odessa Paige Turner and the
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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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Dexter, Franklin, 1793-1857

Dubious author: Jay, William, 1789-1858

EBook No.: 31191

Published: Feb 5, 2010

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: Fugitive slave law of 1850

Subject: Eliot, Samuel Atkins, 1798-1862

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

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.

Credits: Produced by Meredith Bach, Odessa Paige Turner and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Print project.)

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.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Dexter, Franklin, 1793-1857

Dubious author: Jay, William, 1789-1858

EBook No.: 31191

Published: Feb 5, 2010

Downloads: 116

Language: English

Subject: Slavery -- United States

Subject: Fugitive slave law of 1850

Subject: Eliot, Samuel Atkins, 1798-1862

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.