A letter from a gentleman of Baltimore to his friend in the state of New York on the subject of slavery
Baltimore: Sherwood & Co., 1841. First edition, 8vo pamphlet, [2], 12, [2]; later paper wrappers; lightly foxed and folded, very good. A pro-slavery tract arguing that slavery "is one of the primitive domestic relations, ordained and established by the Creator... as one of the best means of promoting the happiness of the human family." Sabin 80086. Afro-Americana 9365, both incorrectly attributing the work to J. J. Sheed. See Sabin 89236 for correction. Item #56464
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