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Session 12338: 1861-12-17 00:00:00

The resolution expelling Jesse D. Bright from the Senate is referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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Resolution Expelling Jesse D. Bright from His Seat in the Senate

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Whereas Hon. Jesse D. Bright heretofore, on the 1st day of March, 1861, wrote a letter, of which the following is a copy:

Washington, March 1, 1861.

My Dear Sir: Allow me to introduce to your acquaintance my friend Thomas B. Lincoln, of Texas. He visits your capital mainly to dispose of what he regards a great improvement in fire-arms. I recommend him to your favorable consideration as a gentleman of the first respectability, and reliable in every respect.

Very truly yours,

JESSE D. BRIGHT.

To His Excellence Jefferson Davis,

President of the Confederation of States.

And whereas we believe the said letter is evidence of disloyalty to the United States, and is calculated to give aid and comfort to the public enemies: Therefore,

Be it resolved, That the said Jesse D. Bright is expelled from his seat in the Senate of the United States.

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