Property in Territories
Dublin Core
Title
Property in Territories
Subject
Slavery in territories
Description
James Murray Mason writes to president Buchanan on the topic of slavery in the new, territories to the west in hopes of convincing him of its legality. This was written in May of 1860, less than a year before the Civil War began and was a speech given on the Senate Floor.
Creator
James Murray Mason
Source
James Murray Mason
Publisher
Printed by Lamuel Towers
Date
18, May, 1860
Contributor
Michael PInkerton
Rights
Library of Congress
Format
Typed Text in book
Language
English
Type
Advocation
Identifier
propertyinterrit00maso; 00001746443
Coverage
By advocating not only for slavery in the southern states, but also for new states entering the Union, Murray is clear with his intentions. While making speeches on the Senate floor, Murray is able to use his words to come off as gentleman-like, but writing like these prove otherwise.
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Text
Book
Original Format
Book
Files
Citation
James Murray Mason, “Property in Territories,” Mason's Legacies, accessed October 22, 2026, https://masonslegacies.org/items/show/987.