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Proclamation, 1861 April 17 (photocopy)

 File — Box: Misc. MS Box 1, Folder: 1
Governor John Ellis Proclamation

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

A copy of a rare broadside calling the North Carolina legislature into special session was issued by Gov. John W. Ellis on April 17, 1861. The session was called as a result of Abraham Lincoln's call to arms "for the invasion of the peaceful homes of the South....." Only one original is known to exist (according to the donor) from which this copy was made.

Dates

  • Creation: 1861 April 17 (photocopy)

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Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Folder (Contains 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English