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Resolutions of the legislature of the State of Mississippi in relation to the recent act of the Congress of the Confederate States suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus.

States "The writ of habeas corpus is the great prerogative writ of the American people, distinguishing a free and constitutional government from an absolute despotism ... the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless when...

GLC08421

Amendment to the negro soldier bill

Invests the Confederate General-in-Chief with the power to call slaves in to military service. States that clothing and rations will be provided to slaves impressed or voluntarily offered for service by their owner. States "By Mr. Swan" (likely...

GLC08472

Negro passport

Blank form, printed for Richmond, Virginia. Includes sections for the names of the person passing and the official who issues the pass. Also includes space for age, height, and "color" of the person passing.

GLC08677