Address to the People of the United States, together with the Proceedings and Resolutions of the Pro-Slavery Convention of Missouri, Held at Lexington, July 1855

"Address to the People of the United States, together with the Proceedings and Resolutions of the Pro-Slavery Convention of Missouri, Held at Lexington, July 1855" is a contentious record from a divided nation written by pro-slavery Missourians, capturing a moment where the future of slavery hung in the balance. Faced with the potential admission of Kansas as a free state and the growing power of abolitionist movements, the book defends slavery as essential to the Southern way of life and economy. It compiles speeches and resolutions from the pro-slavery convention, outlining the perceived threats posed by abolitionists to Missouri and other slave states, as well as the consequences of the influx of abolitionists into Kansas. The book champions popular sovereignty, arguing that each territory should decide on the issue of slavery for itself, free from outside interference. The writing highlights the widening divide in the United States and the strong emotions surrounding slavery, as pro-slavery advocates sought to protect their interests and way of life.