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New-York: Brashly Intimidating?

From The New-York Times January 22, 1861: THE LEGISLATURES OF NEW-YORK AND VIRGINIA.; GOV. LETCHER ON THE NEW-YORK RESOLVES–THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES VOTES TO RETURN THEM TO GOV. MORGAN. Gov. LETCHER, of Virginia, sent the following message to the Legislature … Continue reading

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Virginian Would Sink U.S. Navy

The January 14, 1861 edition of The New-York Times included a report of proceedings in the U.S. House of Representatives. During debate on a naval appropriations bill Virginia Congressman Roger Atkinson Pryor made a statement (The Times January 14, 1861): … Continue reading

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Norfolk “Preparing to Resist Invasion”

From The New-York Times January 8, 1861: PUBLIC MEETING AT NORFOLK, VA. NORFOLK, Sunday, Jan. 6. A large meeting was held here on Saturday night. Strong speeches were made urging the citizens to arm themselves and place tremselves in a … Continue reading

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