Arthur, B. F. Official copy of minutes of Constitutional Comm. resolve (permanent army)
High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.
Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02274.01 Author/Creator: Arthur, B. F. Place Written: [Charleston, South Carolina] Type: Letter signed Date: [1860/12/30] Pagination: 1 p. + docket 27 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Written as clerk of the South Carolina Secession Convention.
Resolved
That the Governor be authorized and requested forthwith to cause to be enlisted into the service of the State, for the term of twelve months, at such rate of compensation and involvement as is now allowed by the Federal Government to its infantry soldiers, two Regiments of Six hundred and forty privates each, to be divided into eight companies each; and also that he do appoint suitable persons to command the said Regiments, and Companies and supply all vacancies from time to time, subject to the approval of the Senate.
Resolved further that, as soon as a sufficient number of companies shall be enlisted, officered and properly drilled, they be employed to relieve the volunteers now in possession of the Forts in this State:
On return of Mr. Chever, it was Resolved that these resolutions be referred to the Governor and the Executive Council; and made the Special Order of the day for tomorrow at 11 O'clock AM.
A true copy
BF Arthur
Citation Guidelines for Online Resources
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.