Secession -- Southern States.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:
Charles C. Bolton Research Collection
Collection
Identifier: M672
Abstract
This collection consists of Dr. Charles C. Bolton’s research materials for his scholarly works.
Dates:
Circa 1990s
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Judge Charles Gayarré Letter
Collection
Identifier: M145
Abstract
The Judge Charles Gayarré Letter includes a two-page, front-and-back letter that defends the possibility of Louisiana seceding from the United States. This collection is of particular interest to researchers studying the Civil War and Louisiana history.
Dates:
circa 1861
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
David “Pears” Smith Hiddle Manuscripts
Collection
Identifier: M459
Abstract
The collection includes photocopies of two manuscripts entitled “Travels in America” written by David “Pears” Smith Hiddle as well as a typed transcript of the manuscripts.
Dates:
Majority of material found within circa 1860s; 1891; 1904
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
"Political Correspondences" (Lowndes County, Miss.) Broadside
Collection
Identifier: M81
Scope and Contents
This document is a broadside printed in Lowndes County, Mississippi in December, 1860. It was written by several citizens who opposed secession from the Union. The first section contains one group's wishes to secure their rights under constitutional means within the Union. They recommend that representatives be selected to attend the state convention which will consider what action is appropriate. The next section is the acceptance by two candidates, M. M. Rowan and E. B. Gaston, saying that...
Dates:
December 1860
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Virginia Governor's Communication Enclosing a Communication from the Commissioner from Mississippi
Collection
Identifier: M188
Abstract
Pamphlet requesting urgent response to proposal for a convention of slave-holding states.
Dates:
1860
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
Virginia Governor's Communication Enclosing the Credentials of the Commissioner from Mississippi
Collection
Identifier: M189
Abstract
Pamphlet aimed at gaining Virginia's support for a convention of slave-holding states.
Dates:
February 1860
Found in:
Historical Manuscripts and Photographs
