Congressional Record: Bill to Raise a Regiment of Mounted Riflemen, April 7, 1846

This pamphlet contains a congressional record from April 7, 1846, concerning "A Bill to Raise a Regiment of Mounted Riflemen." Lewis Charles Levin, a founding member of the Know-Nothing Party, sought to amend the bill to restrict membership to native-born Americans. Printed by Gideon in Washington, D.C., this first edition paperback consists of 16 pages. The document includes details of Levin's political career and his involvement in nativist movements of the 1840s and 1850s, along with background on the political climate and the Know-Nothing Party's platform, including its anti-Catholic and anti-immigrant sentiments. References include Sabin 40756 and Wolf 167.

Associated People/Businesses

  • Levin, Lewis C. (Lewis Charles), 1808-1860
  • LEVIN, LEWIS CHARLES (1808-1860)

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Arc.MS.56, Needs Cataloging, Folder 2