CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.           Richmond, June 15, 1861. To the Hon. JOHN JANNEY, President of the Virginia State Convention: S...

SPOTSWOOD HOUSE, June 16, 1861. HON. JOHN JANNEY, President, etc.— Sir:— I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the...

SECOND SESSION. FOURTH DAY. RICHMOND, Monday, June 17, 1861. The Convention assembled at 10 o’clock.—Prayer by the Rev. Mr. Peterkin. The ...

RICHMOND, June 16, 1861. I rejoice in an opportunity to write you through the kindness of a gentleman who has some means of communication ...

RICHMOND, April 16, 1861. Well, dearest, your letter received this morning placed me much at ease relative to the dear children. I hope yo...

In the Convention, March 13, 1861. EX-PRESIDENT TYLER.—I am about to make, Mr. President, a very bold and daring adventure. The condition ...