Virginia's Attitude Toward Slavery and Secession

by Beverley B. Munford

extract from will, emancipating his slaves, [106];

speech as President of Philadelphia Convention, 1787, [240].

Webb, Thacker V., extract from will, emancipating his slaves, [115].

Webster, Daniel, on reactionary effect of Abolitionists upon anti-slavery sentiment in Virginia, [55].

Welles, Gideon E., his replies, as Secretary of the Navy, to President Lincoln's request for opinions as to provisioning Fort Sumter, [281].

Wickham, Williams C., a leader of Union men, Virginia Convention 1861, [255].

Williams, George W., views of, regarding first importation of slaves, [16];

on forces which secured enactment of clause in constitution, permitting African slave trade, [30].

Wilson, Henry, estimate of debate in Virginia Legislature, 1832, regarding abolition of slavery, [46];

on the effects of Virginia's action regarding secession, [265].