Communication from Abraham Lincoln transmitting a resolution adopted by Congress for amending the Constitution of the United States : March 19, 1861.

[Richmond, Va.] : [James E. Goode, Senate printer], [1861]

1 online resource (8 pages).

Document (Virginia. General Assembly. Senate) ; 1861 extra session, no. 30.

March 1861 communication from President Abraham Lincoln transmitting a copy of a joint resolution to amend the United States Constitution, which had been approved by then President Buchanan. The amendment would prevent the federal government from interfering with state laws regarding slavery. This communication was transmitted to the Virginia General Assembly by Governor John Letcher.

"Executive Department, March 19, 1861"--Page 3.
Signed on page 3: John Letcher. Signed on page 5: Abraham Lincoln.
"Joint resolution to amend the Constitution of the United States": page 7.
Imprint from Crandall.

Crandall, M.L. Confederate imprints, 2294

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