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Memorial of Hon. Th; H. Baird (Classic Reprint): Praying for the Enactment of Measures to Preserve the Constitution and Union of the States - Couverture souple

Baird, Thomas H.

 
9781331092001: Memorial of Hon. Th; H. Baird (Classic Reprint): Praying for the Enactment of Measures to Preserve the Constitution and Union of the States

Synopsis

Preserve the Constitution and Union with careful, lawful action that limits civil harm. This edition highlights a practical plan for emancipation and national healing through constitutional means.

This book presents a contemporary-voiced argument for restraint and due process in a nation torn by rebellion. It argues against martial law and insists that the government must operate within the framework of law while pursuing peace and a durable union. It also lays out a detailed plan for emancipation that uses public lands and voluntary manumission to support free-labor communities and collaboration with Liberia.


  • A clear defense of constitutional power over military force and the dangers of overreach.

  • A step-by-step plan for emancipating enslaved people through lawful, non-coercive means tied to land provisions and colonization efforts.

  • Arguments about property, citizenship, and the rights of rebel and non-rebel communities under the law.

  • Historical context and references to how justice and due process shape policy during national crises.



Ideal for readers interested in Civil War-era constitutional debates, governance, and practical approaches to emancipation and national reconciliation.

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