Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession

by Beverley B. Munford

declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, [183].

Monroe, James, message to Congress on Right of Search, [37];

anti-slavery sentiments of, [89].

Montague, Robert L., a leader of the Secessionists, Virginia Convention, 1861, [254].

Moorman, Charles, extract from deed emancipating his slaves, [104].

Morton, Jeremiah, a leader of the Secessionists, Virginia Convention, 1861, [254].

Muschett, Louisa, extract from will, emancipating her slaves, [122].

Negroes, what should be their status under freedom, [162].

Negro trader, the odium attaching to, in Virginia, [101], [141], [142].

Nevada, organized as a territory, 1861, without prohibition as to slavery, [186].