Speech Of The Honorable Robert Y. Hayne (Of South Carolina) On the Reduction Of The Tariff - Accession 1267 - M619 (672)

Authors

Robert Y. Hayne

Files

Identifier

Accession 1267 - M619 (672)

Inclusive Dates

January 9, 1832

Restrictions

Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections

Collection Size

12 pieces

Language

English;

Historical Note

Robert Young Hayne (1791-1839) was an American politician who served in the United States Senate from 1823-1832, was Governor of South Carolina 1832-1834, and Mayor of Charleston 1836-1837. He was a staunch proponent of the states' rights doctrine and fought against any effort by the federal government to curtail slavery. He also opposed the protectionist federal tariff bills of 1824, 1828, and 1832.

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of a booklet printed of a speech by Robert Y. Hayne (of South Carolina) on the reduction of the Tariff which was delivered January 9, 1832, in the Senate of the United States. Robert Hayne was a congressman and later Governor of South Carolina. His speech was steadfastly against the federal tariff bill of 1832.

Provenance

unknown

Copyright

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Finding Aid Citation

Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Speech Of The Honorable Robert Y. Hayne (Of South Carolina) On the Reduction Of The Tariff - Accession 1267 - M619 (672)". Finding Aid 878.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/878