- Occasioned By His Letter To Henry Clay, On The Annexation Of Texas To The United States (1837)
von Daniel Kimball Whitaker
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Sidney's Letters to William E. Channing: Occasioned by His Letter to Henry Clay, on the Annexation of Texas to the United States is a book written by Daniel Kimball Whitaker in 1837. The book is a collection of letters written by Sidney, a pseudonym for the author, to William E. Channing, a prominent Unitarian minister and abolitionist. The letters were written in response to Channing's letter to Henry Clay, a senator from Kentucky, regarding the annexation of Texas to the United States.The book provides a detailed analysis of the political and social implications of the annexation of Texas, which was a controversial issue at the time. Sidney argues that the annexation of Texas would lead to the expansion of slavery and the oppression of African Americans. He also criticizes the American government for its treatment of Native Americans and its disregard for their rights.The book is an important historical document that provides insight into the political and social climate of the United States in the mid-19th century. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of abolitionism, slavery, and Native American rights.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.