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part of N. M. lying south of 34 be given to Texas, we shall see if Texas won’t repeal that so called law of God. L a n c a s t e r H i s t o r y �This like all other letters is to yourself alone. I am respectfully Your friend Amos Ellmaker Thaddeus Stevens Esq. [on reverse] Amos Ellmaker [Esq.?] Send

MG0115_F002_In03_It03 Lancaster July 29 1854 Dear Sir I should be glad to accept your invitation—But I fear to promise, as my time is so constantly occupied by professional engagements as to leave me no time for other things—the lecture you refer to, I fear would not answer men with [trimming?], as

— What a pity that Antislavery men should give the triumph to their opponents, on account of side issues! [Yours] Thaddeus Stevens Ed. McPherson L a n c a s t e r H i s t o r y �

MG0115_F002_In04_It02 [This item consists of a letter in Stevens’s and a copy in another hand.] [in Stevens’s hand] Octr. 24, 1857 Dear Sir As your case was not likely to be reached, being the 26. on the list we have continued it by consent until the Nov. Court— [Yours] Thaddeus Stevens Judge

MG0115_F002_In04_It03 Washington Dec. 11. 1859 Dear Sir I do not think that any move should be made untill Depts are fully prepared with the Means— It will then be in time for the movement to discontinue The organization of the house is not yet in sight [Yours] Thaddeus Stevens Thos. E. Franklin L