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Debate on Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 318-319

Title

Debate on Slavery, Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839: pages 318-319

Subject

Intellectual Thought

Description

In 1837, the Demosthenian Literary Society debated "Would it not have been better had the United States never admitted slavery within her boundary?"

Creator

Demosthenian Literary Society

Source

Demosthenian Literary Society Minutes, 1829-1839. University Archives, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Date

February 18, 1837

Format

.jpg

Language

English

Type

Record book

Text

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Demosthenian Hall, February 18th, 1837
...
The society then proceeded to discuss the following question. "Would it not have been better had the United States never admitted slavery within her boundary?" ... The debate was very uninteresting and cold, and decided in the negative, nine to seven.
.....

Original Format

Transcribed Minutes

Collection

Demosthenian Minutes

Tags

Debate, Intellectual Thought

Citation


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