Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession

by Beverley B. Munford

Virginia Colonial Convention 1774, hostile to, [21];

declaration against in Continental Congress, 1774, [21], [22];

Virginia's statute abolishing, 1778, [25];

George Mason's denunciation of, [30];

efforts of Virginians in Congress to suppress, [33];

President Jefferson's message, 1806-07 on suppression of, [34];

President Madison's message, 1810, recommending more stringent laws against, [35];

act of 1819 against, [36];

joint resolution of Congress, 1823, against, [36];

"Right of Search" in suppression of, advocated by President Monroe, 1824, [37];