The Union State: A Letter To Our States Rights Friend (1890)

The Union State: A Letter To Our States Rights Friend is a book written by John Codman Hurd in the year 1890. The book is a letter addressed to a friend who advocates for states' rights. In the letter, Hurd argues that the United States is a union of states, and that the federal government should have the power to regulate certain aspects of state affairs. He also argues that states should not have the power to secede from the Union.Hurd provides historical context to support his arguments, citing events such as the Civil War and the ratification of the Constitution. He also discusses the role of the federal government in protecting the rights of citizens, and argues that states should not be allowed to infringe upon those rights.The book is written in a clear and concise style, and provides a thorough examination of the relationship between states and the federal government. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, or government.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

1816-1892