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The constitutional power of Congress over the territories An argument delivered in the Supreme Court of the United States, December 18, 1856, in the case of Dred Scott, plaintiff in error, vs. John F. A. Sandford

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  1. Powers And Duties
  2. Scott, Dred, 1809 1858
  3. Slaver
  4. Slavery
  5. Territories And Possessions
  6. United States
  7. United States. Congress

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