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A written and printed version of a letter from William M. Peyton to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession [Decimalized .01-.02]

15 May 1861

Peyton, William M., 1805-1868

GLC05021
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Autograph letter signed

to William Cabell Rives

15 May 1861

Peyton, William M., 1805-1868

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora...

GLC05021.01
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Printed document

[Printed letter to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession]

after 15 May 1861

Colonel Peyton discusses Virginia's recent secession from the Union, stating "I think Virginia would have acted more wisely ... if, with her prestige as the great head of the slave states, she had planted her foot upon the opening lid of this Pandora...

GLC05021.02

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