On the recordJune 21, 1860
This state of the facts raises the question whether Congress, under the Constitution, has the power to give away the public lands either to States or individuals.
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presidency.ucsb.eduJames Buchanan: “This state of the facts raises the question whether Congress, under the Constitution, has the power to give away the…”
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