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9 March 1861

Virginia, Convention, Richmond, 1861

Pamphlet

Title: Partial report from the committee on federal relations, presented March 9, 1861.

Includes a partial report issued by Virginia delegates, stating "The people of Virginia recognize the American principle that government is founded in the consent of the governed, and they concede the right of the people of the several States of this Union, for just causes, to withdraw from their association under the Federal Government ... " Contains a report of the committee on federal relations, proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States. This report declares that involuntary servitude shall remain unchanged in Virginia. Includes a substitute for the report of the…

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