Collection of five U.S. Senate pamphlets relating to President Ulysses Grant’s proposed annexation of the Dominican Republic, then known as Santo Domingo. Published by F. & J. Rives & Geo. A. Bailey, Washington D.C., 1870-1871.

Individual pamphlets are as follows:

Title: Naboth’s Vineyard, Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, of Massachusetts, on the Proposed Annexation of “the Island of San Domingo”

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, December 21, 1870

16 pages, first leaf detached

Description: Speech by Radical Republican leader Senator Charles Sumner opposing a joint resolution to appoint commissioners for the proposed annexation

Title: Annexation of San Domingo. Speech of Hon. Carl Schurz, of Missouri

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, January 11, 1871

20 pages, small portion of terminal leaf at gutter torn away, but retained

Description: Speech by Senator and former Union Army General Carl Schurz opposing the joint resolution to appoint commissioners, largely on the grounds that productive labor had historically proved impossible in tropical climates without slavery

Title: Violations of International Law and Usurpations of War Powers. Speech of Hon. Charles Sumner ... On His St. Domingo Resolutions

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 27, 1871

24 pages, contemporary ownership signature on title

Description: Sumner’s March 24 resolution that U.S. naval vessels should be withdrawn from the coast of Santo Domingo during the debate over its annexation, followed by detailed discussion of recent events, Spain’s claims, and international legal issues

Title: The President and San Domingo. Speech of Hon. James Harlan, of Iowa

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 29, 1871

16 pages

Description: Speech by Senator James Harlan, whom Charles Sumner observed taking notes during Sumner’s former speech, in favor of Grant’s proposal. Containing several heated exchanges between Harlan, Sumner, and Schurz

Title: Annexation of Santo Domingo. Speech of Hon. Justin S. Morrill, of Vermont

Delivered in the Senate of the United States, April 7, 1871

24 pages, first page detached, one-inch closed tear on second page

Description: Speech by Senator Justin S. Morrill, better known for the Morrill Land-Grant Colleges Act, opposing the annexation. Arguments include economic concerns and fear of tropical disease.

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Good to Very Good. All pamphlets disbound, two front leaves detached. Mild toning, chipping, early folds, and occasional small tears.