Speeches And Papers Relating To The Rebellion And The Overthrow Of Slavery

by George Sewall Boutwell

Speeches and Papers Relating to the Rebellion and the Overthrow of Slavery is a collection of speeches and papers written by George S. Boutwell, a prominent American politician and abolitionist. The book covers the period of the American Civil War and the fight against slavery that led to its eventual abolition. Boutwell's speeches and papers address a range of topics, including the causes of the Civil War, the role of slavery in American society, and the efforts to end it. His writings also provide insight into the political and social climate of the time, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the abolitionist movement. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, the Civil War, and the fight against slavery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

636 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2009

About the author

George Sewall Boutwell (January 28, 1818 – February 27, 1905) was an American politician, lawyer, and statesman from Massachusetts. He served as Secretary of the Treasury under President Ulysses S. Grant, the 20th Governor of Massachusetts, a Senator and Representative from Massachusetts and the first Commissioner of Internal Revenue under President Abraham Lincoln. He was a leader in the impeachment of Andrew Johnson.