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Semi-weekly Raleigh register. [Vol. 61, no. 69 (August 28, 1861)]

The British Press on the Battle of Manassas, The Arrest of Pierce Butler, Letter from Myra Clark Gaines.
A poem commemorates the battle of Manassas, and subsequent articles include British views on the battle. An editorial reports the recent state...

GLC05959.26.02

The Loyalist's Ammunition

A collection of seven individual works including a speech given at the Illinois Legislature, resolutions from a meeting of the 150th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, and several newspaper excerpts. The topics include traitors in the Illinois...

GLC05255.02

Daily dispatch. [Vol. 19, no. 114 (May 18, 1861)]

Reported Obstruction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Harper's Ferry, A Resolution in Reference to a day of Fasting and Prayer by Congress of the Confederate States, Mr. Seward's Definition of Treason.

GLC05959.56.002

Magnolia weekly. [Vol. 1, no. 39 (July 4, 1863)]

Notes on the War - General Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia, Encouragement to Southern Literature, Poetic Verse on Benedict Arnold, the Traitor.

GLC05959.61.01

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 16, no. 53 (May 6, 1862)]

Proclamation by President Jefferson Davis, Editorial - The people of Nashville on trial for "Treason," sickness of the soldier's, using disease as a tactic of war, the wisdom of West Point, Movements of the War - the prospect about Corinth, The fall...

GLC05959.72.016

Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 305 (March 9, 1864)]

The affair on the Eastern Shore, Congratulatory order of General Elzey, Arrest of a Government Officer at City Point upon the Charge of Communicating Treasonable Documents to the Enemy.

GLC05959.72.062

to Gouverneur Morris

Comments on the arrival of Benedict Arnold in England. Claims that "England is not disposed to Peace." Contains some personal discussion, including comments about their correspondence, his sons, and French women.

GLC05992

Who is responsible for the war? Who accountable for its horrors and desolations?

Excerpts from a speech by Stephens to the Georgia secession convention on January 31, 1861. (Stephens, who was opposed to secession, ended up becoming vice president of the Confederacy.) He tells the convention, "This step, once taken, can never be...

GLC06157.08

The war powers of the President and the legislative powers of Congress in relation to rebellion, treason, and slavery.

Printed by John L. Shorey. Signed on front cover by Francis W. Goddard. In conclusion, Whiting states "Rising above the political platforms, the claims and disclaimers of Federalists, Democrats, Whigs, Republicans, and all other parties, and...

GLC06215

An Act to oblige...to give Assurance of Fidelity and Allegiance...[loyalty oath]

Pamphlet. In part: "any Person refusing or neglecting to take said Oath... shall be adjudged guilty of Treason against this State...." Sabin 87627. Stab-stitched. Large tear on titlepage, not affecting text.

GLC06765