Friday, June 7, 2013

May 14, 1861---A new State of affairs in Virginia



MAY 14, 1861:    

The First Wheeling (Virginia) Convention, convened on May 13, declares that the western counties of Virginia are no longer in rebellion against the United States of America. The delegates declare themselves the State of New Virginia. As Virginia has not yet completed its secession process, however, the declaration is held in abeyance.



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