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Chapter Vi.--the Freedmen's Bureau Bill in the Senate.

History of the Thirty-Ninth Congress of the United States · William Horatio Barnes — chapter 6 of 50 · ~84 words · public domain

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The Bill introduced and referred to Judiciary Committee -- Its provisions -- Argument of Mr. Hendricks against it -- Reply of Mr. Trumbull -- Mr. Cowan's Amendment -- Mr. Guthrie wishes to relieve Kentucky from the operation of the bill -- Mr. Creswell desires that Maryland may enjoy the benefits of the bill -- Mr. Cowan's Gratitude to God and Friendship for the Negro -- Remarks by Mr. Wilson -- "The short gentleman's long speech" -- Yeas and Nays -- Insulting title.

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