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It is mere delusion and prejudice, therefore, to speak of Louisiana as acquisition in the special interest of the South.
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gutenberg.orgFranklin Pierce: “It is mere delusion and prejudice, therefore, to speak of Louisiana as acquisition in the special interest of the South.”
Editor's note · Context
Pierce argues against the notion that the Louisiana acquisition served only Southern interests.
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