The Mission to Rome: Remarks of Hons. John A. Bingham, H.L. Dawes, G.S. Orth, and George F. Hoar, in the House of Representatives, May 19, 1870
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May 19, 1870 Congressional debate on appointing a U.S. minister to Rome vs a consul. Speakers warned papal policies and infallibility threatened conscience and republican freedom.