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The Jefferson-Lemen Compact / The Relations of Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen in the Exclusion of Slavery from Illinois and Northern Territory with Related Documents 1781-1818

By Willard C. MacNaul
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A historical study reconstructs the confidential collaboration between Thomas Jefferson and Rev. James Lemen and traces Lemen's role as an anti-slavery agent in the Illinois and Northwest Territory during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It combines narrative chapters—sketching Lemen's life, his Baptist leadership, and the regional slavery conflicts under successive governors—with a broad documentary appendix of diaries, letters, family notes, and pioneer papers. The account examines legislative milestones such as the Ordinance of 1787, territorial disputes over slavery, church influence on emancipation efforts, and archival evidence used to interpret Lemen's influence on policy and public opinion.

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Willard C. MacNaul

Willard C. MacNaul is an author known for his historical examination of the relationships and political dynamics surrounding the exclusion of slavery from Illinois and the Northern Territory. His notable work, "The Jefferson-Lemen Compact / The Relations of Thomas Jefferson and James Lemen in the Exclusion of Slavery from Illinois and Northern Territory with Related Documents 1781-1818," delves into the correspondence and agreements between key figures in American history, shedding light on the complexities of slavery's impact on the region. MacNaul's contributions provide valuable insights into the historical context of slavery and its legal ramifications in early American society.

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