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Gist, States Rights, 1831-1864 to Gov. Pettus of Miss., re: actions leading to secession of South Carolina

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02266 Author/Creator: Gist, States Rights, 1831-1864 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1860/11/08 Pagination: 2 p. + docket 21 x 16 cm Order a Copy

Also urging the Mississippi governor to join South Carolina's secession.

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