A Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Original Title

Rare Slavery Documents - A resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States

Devised Title

A Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States

Date

1869

Creator

William H. Steward See all items with this value

Department of State See all items with this value

United States of America See all items with this value

Contributor

James N. Eaton

Description

A letter from William H. Seward, Secretary of State, presents a resolution proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to extend voting rights to people of color. The letter includes excerpts from the Governor of Tallahassee and references Article XV, advocating for equal voting rights for all citizens.

Primary Subject

1800-1899 See all items with this value

Economics See all items with this value

Business See all items with this value

Politics See all items with this value

Location

Tallahassee

Leon County

Florida

United States of America

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Additional Techniques

Print

Measurements

L:20.8cm x W:10.9cm

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

AR_0012_100_01_B04_F05

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.FAMU.0154

Rights

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Contributing Institution

Florida A&M University

Source

James N. Eaton, Sr. Collection

Collection

Rare Slave Documents See all items with this value

Language

English