Speech of Mr. Jacob Thompson, of Mississippi Delivered in the House of Representatives, Thursday July 9, 1846…

Pamphlet, 8vo, uncut, 7 pp. Browning and gaining, pencil notation on front page, a few minor chips along edge; otherwise very good. Jacob Thompson (1810-1885) was the Congressman from Mississippi 1839-1851. He was also the committee chairman on Indian Affairs, and Secretary of the Interior. This speech addresses his views on a Bill that would increase the price of the sale of public lands.