Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession

by Beverley B. Munford

causes militating against free discussion of, in Virginia, [172]-[179];

status of controversy regarding, 1860, [182]-[189];

promises of President Lincoln to respect the institution of, [190], [191];

its integrity in Southern States pledged by Republican platform, 1861, [190];

Virginia's secession not impelled by fear of legislation against, [191];

amendment to constitution proposed by Congress, safeguarding the institution of, [192];

resolutions of Congress, pledging protection to, 1861, [191];

the most potent factor in precipitating the war, [228];

an unconstitutional assault upon, would have justified Virginia's resistance, [228];

Virginia's attitude towards, in territories, [269].