An Act recognizing the existence of War between the United States and the Confederate States; and concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods.
6 May 1861
Confederate States of America. Congress
Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, approved this act 6 May 1861. States "Whereas the earnest efforts made by this Government to establish friendly relations between the Government of the United States and the Confederate States, and to...
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