“The basis, the corner-stone of this Government, was the perfect equality of the free, sovereign, and independent States which made it.”
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Speech of Hon. Robert Toombs: On the Crisis. Delivered Before the Georgia Legislature, December 7, 1860
This book contains the full text of Robert Toombs' speech delivered to the Georgia Legislature on December 7, 1860, discussing the issues surrounding the secession crisis in the United States. more
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Robert Toombs
Robert Toombs was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator. Born on July 2, 1810, and passing away on December 15, 1885, Toombs was a steadfast supporter of the Confederate States during the American Civil War and played a significant role in political and diplomatic circles. more
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