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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00267.104 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1844 |
| Title | An appeal to the people of Massachusetts, on the Texas question |
| Date | 1844 |
| Author | Allen, George (1792-1883) |
| Document Type | Pamphlet |
| Content Description | Appeals to the people to oppose the annexation, arguing that adding Texas to the Union will further entrench and empower the institution of slavery. Suggests holding a convention. Attributed to "A Massachusetts Freeman." Printed by Charles C. Little & James Brown. |
| Subjects | Freemen African American History Slavery Abolition Reform Movement Texas Statehood Treaty Global History and Civics Latin and South America Land Transaction Westward Expansion Government and Civics Law |
| People | Allen, George (1792-1883) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Slavery & Abolition; African Americans; Government & Politics; Law; Westward Expansion; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |