Description: "Constitution of the State of Virginia, and the Ordinances adopted by the Convention which assembled at Alexandria, on the 13th Day of February, 1864." Small octavo pamphlet in wrapper and tipped in an archival cardboard boards (with a Gaylord sticker with a patent date of 1908). I imagine a profession achavist could undo this work and free the pamphlet, but for this sale it is "as is." The pamphlet is very without any marks or tears. 31 pages. This is a very scarce item in this state. Proposed Unionist Constitution outlawing slavery, anticipating the downfall of the Confederacy, promulgated by Loyalist Virginians living in exile in the Northern part of the State. From February 13th through April 11, 1864, seventeen Delegates , some of whom were owners of slaves wrote a new constitution for Virginia. When they voted on March 10th to declare that Slavery and involuntary servitude (except for crime) is hereby abolished and prohibited in the state forever." Church bells rang throughout the City of Alexandria. The new Constitution also repudiated the Confederate government, barring any of its Officials from holding public office in the future.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Brochure/Pamphlet
Place of Publication: Alexandria, Virginia
Publisher: D. Turner, Printer to the State,
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1864
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Author: Turner
Region: North America
Topic: New Virginia Constitution with Ordinances 1864.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: War Between the States
