Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, on the war With Mexico, and the Boundary of the Rio Grande: Delivered in the Senate of the United States, T Paperback - 2011

This is the complete text of the speech delivered by Hon. S.A. Douglas of Illinois to the United States Senate on February 1, 1848. The speech addresses the ongoing war with Mexico and, in particular, the dispute over the boundary of the Rio Grande. Delivered during a pivotal moment in American history, Douglas's address offers valuable insight into the political and territorial debates surrounding the Mexican-American War. "Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, on the War With Mexico, and the Boundary of the Rio Grande" provides a first-hand account of the arguments and perspectives that shaped the nation's policies during this era. This historical document is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of 19th-century American expansionism and political discourse.

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