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title: 'The National Controversy; or, the Voice of the Fathers upon the State of the Country'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Joseph Clay Stiles'
date: 1861-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'United States'
- 'Slavery'
- 'History (General)'
scriptures:
- 'Philemon 1'
- 'Galatians 3'
- 'Romans 13'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/stiles-1861-the-national-controversy-or-the-voice-of-the-fathers-upon-the-state-of-the-country
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# The National Controversy; or, the Voice of the Fathers upon the State of the Country

Southern-born author argues Northern guilt in the national slavery controversy, examining the Founders' debates and constitutional choices over the slave trade and state responsibilities.

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