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Georgia. Convention of the People (1861 : Milledgeville, Ga. and Savannah, Ga.)

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Title: Journal of the public and secret proceedings of the Convention of the people of Georgia, ...

Title continues, " ... held in Milledgeville and Savannah in 1861. Together with the ordinances adopted." Published by order of the convention by Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes, state printers. In original bright green wrappers. Tight paper binding; handle with care. Includes proceedings of the Convention and Governor Brown's correspondence with President Davis regarding states' rights.

GLC06158.03

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