To the convention of the state of Louisiana

Item Info

Title:
To the convention of the state of Louisiana
Date:
January 14, 1861
Description:

  • Open letter from Louisiana's U.S. senators and congressmen to convention that will be meeting to decide whether Louisiana should secede from the Union. Encourages secession; criticizes Lincoln and other U.S. leaders. From Washington, dated Jan. 14, 1861, signed by John Slidell, J.P. (Judah P.) Benjamin, John M. Landrum, T.G. (Thomas G.) Davidson. Single-sided.

  • Folder: LA2

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Subject:
Format:
circular letters
Language:
English
Extent:
1 scan
Digital Collection:
Broadsides and Ephemera Collection
Rights:
Free Re-Use
No Copyright - United States
Identifier:
  • 002067225
  • duke:467539
  • bdsla10601
  • ark:/87924/r40r9pb0t
  • a9941b00-5dfa-42c9-9132-ab592c8efb65
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