Richardson, George W. (1819-1891) Speech of George W. Richardson, of Hanover, in Committee of the Whole, on the report of the Committee on federal relations, in the convention of Virginia, April 4, 1861.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06158.06 Author/Creator: Richardson, George W. (1819-1891) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Pamphlet Date: 1862 Pagination: 32 p. ; 22.8 x 14.5 cm. Order a Copy
Virginia secession pamphlet listing reasons why the state should leave the union. A passionate defense of the southern way of life, calling on Virginians to lend their complete support to the Confederacy. Blames the North for having imposed the institution of slavery on the South. Contains detailed listing by county of all slaves in Virginia on page 27. Printed at the Whig Book and Job Office. In original dark blue wrappers.
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