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Blaine, James G., on slavery in the territories, [185];

on action of Republicans in Congress, 1861, abandoning their position on the subject, [185];

on protection afforded to slavery by the Union, [222].

Blair, Montgomery, replies, as Postmaster General, to President Lincoln's request for opinions on provisioning Fort Sumter, [282] and [284].

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Bolling, Philip A., anti-slavery sentiments of, [95];

on injurious effects of slavery, [130].

Bonner, Jesse, will emancipating slaves, [107].

Booth, Sherman M., convicted by Federal Court, and discharged by State Court of Wisconsin, [203].