Publisher's Synopsis
""The Position and Duty of Pennsylvania: A Letter Addressed to the President of the Philadelphia Board of Trade"" is a book written by George McHenry in 1863. The book serves as a call to action for the state of Pennsylvania during the American Civil War. McHenry argues that Pennsylvania has a duty to support the Union cause and to contribute to the war effort. He discusses the importance of maintaining a strong economy and industrial base to support the Union army. McHenry also addresses the issue of slavery and argues that the institution must be abolished in order to preserve the Union. Overall, ""The Position and Duty of Pennsylvania"" is a passionate plea for the state to do its part in the war effort and to support the cause of the Union.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.
