ADMISSION OF KANSAS. SPEECH OF HON. HENRY M. PHILLIPS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MARCH 9, 1858, ON THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS AS A STATE UNDER THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION

Phillips, Henry Myer, Representative

Published by [Washington], [Printed At The Congressional Globe Office], 1858

1st edition. Without outer wrapper as issued, 8vo, 8 pages 24 cm. Phillips (1811-1884) was a Jewish Representative from Pennsylvania born in Philadelphia. He attended the Philadelphia schools and Franklin Institute; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1832 and commenced practice in Philadelphia; clerk of the court of common pleas of Philadelphia; elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1857-March 3, 1859) . He was an unsuccessful in his re-election reelection bid in 1858 and resumed the practice of law in Philadelphia. He became a trustee of Jefferson Medical College in 1862; was a member of the Board of City Trusts in 1869, vice president of the board 1870-1878, and president 1878-1882; director of the Academy of Music in 1870 and its president in 1872, resigning in 1884; member of the commission to supervise the erection of the municipal buildings in Philadelphia in 1870, resigning in 1871; director of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. In 1874. Pen mark on title page, Very Good Condition. (KH-8-49). Seller Inventory # 40680

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Title: ADMISSION OF KANSAS. SPEECH OF HON. HENRY M....
Publisher: [Washington], [Printed At The Congressional Globe Office]
Publication Date: 1858
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition