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Secession -- Southern States

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Augusta County (Va.) Secession Debate Record, 1833 January 10

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01442
Content Description

One page document detailing a meeting of 'gentlemen' at the house of Van Laer for the purpose of debating the question of secession by one state or a minority of states from the Union. After debate, those present signed either in the affirmative opinion or the negative. The final piece of the document reads, "After a full discussion it was decided in favor of the affirmative."

Dates: 1833 January 10