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Presidents from Taylor through Grant, 1849–1877 : debating the issues in pro and con primary documents / [compiled] by Jeffrey W. Coker.
p. cm.—(The president’s position : debating the issues)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0–313–31551–5 (alk. paper)
1. Presidents—United States—History—19th century—Sources. 2. United States—
Politics and government—1849–1877—Sources. I. Coker, Jeffrey W. II. President’s
position.
E176.1.P9227 2002
973′.09′9—dc21 2001054705

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Copyright © 2002 by Jeffrey W. Coker

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be
reproduced, by any process or technique, without the
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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2001054705

ISBN: 0-313-31551-5

First published in 2002

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