Description: Connecticut Prepares at the Start of the Civil WarBuckingham, William A.Message of His Excellency William A. Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut, to the Legislature of the State, May Session, 1861. Printed by Order of the Legislature.Hartford: J.R. Hawley & Co., State Printers, 1861. 18 pp. 8vo. Paper wrappers. First edition. Lacking the wrappers on some issues else very good, scattered foxing, tear and small chip to lower margin of last leaf. Not in Sabin. Samuel J. May Anti-Slavery Collection. Item #43730 William A. Buckingham (1804-1875) won the election as governor in 1860, narrowly defeating Thomas Seymour. "The New Haven Register" expressed the concern of the Republicans and abolitionists when it declared "A nation is waiting in almost breathless suspense to hear the results" since the Democrats declared a vote for Buckingham was a vote for abolition and thus the loss of Southern business. This address to the Connecticut legislature was just a few weeks after the commencement of the war. "The condition of our country is critical... Seven thousand men in arms backed by nineteen batteries of artillery, have, in open day, with disloyal heart and traitorous hands, struck at the national flag in the harbor of Charleston... The sceptre of authority must be upheld, and allegiance secured. It is no time to make concession to rebels, or parley with men in arms... indifferent or disloyal we cannot be. Fail or falter we shall not." Thereafter follows his recommendations for military support and preparations which would be passed by the legislature. Uncommon. OCLC locates ten copies at eight institutions. Subject: AmericanaABAA, ILAB Fine, Rare, & Unusual Books and Manuscripts with a special emphasis on the Americas We are located on Parker Mountain, in the small town of East Jewett, set in the High Peaks region of the Northern Catskill Mountains, not far from the tallest waterfall in New York State, after which we are named. Though our special focus is on the Americas -North, Central, and South, we offer fine, rare, and unusual books and manuscripts on a wide range of subjects, including Asia, Exploration, Art, Literature, and Books about Books. We are proud to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and adhere to their strict codes of conduct and ethical standards. Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. All books may be returned in original condition, for any reason, within 30 days. It is helpful if you notify us first so your refund can be processed promptly. We will pay for return postage if the book is not as described. Shipping Standard shipping for all items is via USPS Media mail. We usually ship within two business days of receipt of payment, though weather conditions in the mountains can occasionally interfere. Postal delivery usually takes an additional week to ten days. For alternative methods or faster shipping please contact us. We ship internationally. Please contact us for exact details and costs. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items, and will issue a prompt refund if ebay charges you incorrectly upon checkout. Payment We prefer Paypal. Feedback Please contact us first if you have any issues. We appreciate feedback.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 500 USD
Location: East Jewett, New York
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Author: Buckingham, William A
Publisher: J.R. Hawley & Co., State Printers
Year Printed: 1861
Binding: Paper wrappers
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
