Publisher's Synopsis
The Jefferson-Lemen Compact is a historical book written by Willard C. MacNaul in 1915. The book focuses on the relationship between Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, and James Lemen, a Baptist minister and abolitionist. The book highlights their efforts in excluding slavery from Illinois and the Northwest Territory.The book describes how Jefferson and Lemen worked together to create a plan to prevent slavery from spreading into the newly formed territories of the United States. They drafted the Jefferson-Lemen Compact, which was a document that stated that slavery would not be allowed in Illinois or any other territory north of the Ohio River.The book also explores the political and social climate of the time, including the debates over slavery and the role of the federal government in regulating it. It examines the relationship between Jefferson and Lemen, who were both committed to the principles of freedom and equality.Overall, The Jefferson-Lemen Compact is an insightful and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in American history. It provides a detailed account of the efforts to exclude slavery from the Northwest Territory and the role that Jefferson and Lemen played in this process.The Relations Of Thomas Jefferson And James Lemen In The Exclusion Of Slavery From Illinois And The Northwest Territory With Related Documents, 1781-1818.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
