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Domestic News
May 9, 1861
The Cass County Republican
Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Governor Letcher of Virginia issues a proclamation denouncing federal threats to the state's sovereignty and calling on citizens to prepare for conflict by authorizing military commanders to muster forces and volunteers.
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Gov. Letcher has issued a proclamation, saying that the sovereignty of Virginia has been denied, her territorial rights assailed, her soil threatened with invasion by the authorities at Washington, and every artifice employed to inflame the people of the Northern States against us. It therefore becomes the solemn duty of every citizen of Virginia to prepare for the impending conflict. In this view, he authorizes the military commanders to order out the forces, and muster such additional number of volunteers as the exigencies of the times may demand.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Virginia Proclamation
Gov Letcher
Military Mobilization
Sovereignty Denial
Impending Conflict
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Letcher
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Virginia
Key Persons
Gov. Letcher
Outcome
authorizes military commanders to order out forces and muster additional volunteers as needed.
Event Details
Gov. Letcher issues a proclamation stating that Virginia's sovereignty is denied, territorial rights assailed, and soil threatened by Washington authorities, who inflame Northern people against the South. He calls it the duty of citizens to prepare for conflict and authorizes military mobilization.