Speech of Samuel H. Berry, Esquire, of Prince George’s County : delivered in the constitutional convention of Maryland, June 23, 1864, in opposition to the emancipation of slaves
Description
Text of the speech delivered by Samuel H. Berry, Esquire, of Prince George's County, in the constitutional convention of Maryland on June 23, 1864. The oration was delivered in opposition to the emancipation of enslaved peoples and spurred by the 23rd Article of the Declaration of Rights.
Date
1864