CONSTITUTION AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, OBLIGATION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL UNION ASSOCIATION

National Union Association

Published by Times Print., [Cincinnati, 1863

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[1], [2 blanks], [1] pp. Attractive illustration of the Screaming Eagle on page [4]. Folded. Near Fine. The Executive Committee of Hamilton County, Ohio, presents the Constitution and Declaration of Principles of this Organization. "We are unalterably opposed to the secession of one inch of the territory of the American Union, and we unhesitatingly denounce those who, anywhere, advocate secession, as traitors to the Federal Government." The pamphlet includes an Oath to support the Constitution "against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign." The organization would take special aim at the notorious Copperhead Clement Vallandigham. Members of the Executive Committee are listed on page [4]. A rare Civil War item. Not in Sabin, Bartlett, Eberstadt, Decker, Thomson, NUC. OCLC 35162179 [3- Library Co., OH Hist Soc., Cincinnati Public Lib.], 77553252 [1- Williams] as of January 2024.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CONSTITUTION AND DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES, OBLIGATION AND BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL UNION ASSOCIATION
• Publisher: Times Print., [Cincinnati
• Publication Date: 1863
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