Speech of Hon. John W. Chanler, of New York, on the Proposition to Amend the Enrollment Act (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781176100367)

This is the full text of the "Speech of Hon. John W. Chanler, of New York, on the Proposition to Amend the Enrollment Act," delivered in 1865. Chanler, a prominent New York politician, addresses the controversial Enrollment Act, also known as the Civil War Military Draft Act. This historical document provides insights into the debates surrounding conscription during a pivotal moment in American history. It offers a valuable perspective on the political and social tensions of the Civil War era, and reveals the arguments for and against the Union's wartime policies. A compelling read for historians and anyone interested in American Civil War history, political discourse, and the evolution of military conscription.

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