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Guide to the John W. Taylor Papers
1798-1852
MS 615
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Taylor, John W., 1784-1854 |
| Title: |
John W. Taylor Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1798-1852 |
| Abstract:
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John W. Taylor (1784-1854) served as a United States Congressman from 1813-1833 and
was appointed Speaker of the House twice. This collection is primarily correspondence
from many of Taylor’s contemporaries to him illuminating his role as a statesman particularly
as to his leadership of the Restrictionist cause to abolish slavery in the newly developing
western territories.
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| Quantity: |
3.75 Linear feet |
| Language of Materials Note:
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The John W. Taylor Papers are written in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 615 |
