Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession

by Beverley B. Munford

Preston, William Ballard, a leader of anti-slavery party in Virginia Legislature of 1832, [46];

one of Committee from Virginia Convention, to wait upon Lincoln, [273].

Proclamations, President Lincoln's, for emancipation, [226] and [227];

President Lincoln's, calling for troops, [275].

Pro-slavery, growth of sentiment for, in Virginia, [49].

Randolph, Edmund, opposes clause in constitution, permitting the African slave trade, [31].

Randolph, George W., one of Committee from Virginia Convention, to wait upon President Lincoln, [273].

Randolph, John of Roanoke, colonization of his ex-slaves in Ohio, [68];

extract from will, emancipating his slaves, [111];

his characterization of slavery, [173].