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| 1 | Title: | William Pitt Fessenden Papers | |
| Creator: | Fessenden, William Pitt | ||
| Dates: | 1837-1880 | ||
| Abstract: | William Pitt Fessenden (1806-1869) was a Republican legislator from Maine who became a United States Representative, Senator, Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Secretary of the Treasury. He was a strong opponent of slavery. The collection consists of letters from supporters and constituents spanning Fessenden's career in the Main House of Representatives; the United States Senate; and as Secretary of the Treasury. | ||
| Call #: | MS 2145 | ||
| Extent: | 0.80 linear feet (2 containers) | ||
| Subjects: | Fessenden, William Pitt, 1806-1869. | Antislavery movements -- United States. | Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States. | Whig Party -- United States. | Republican Party -- United States. | Maine -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865. | United States -- Politics and government -- 19th century. | ||
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