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Session 8296: 1864-03-10 12:00:00

S. 159 is reported from the Committee on Slavery and Freedmen and passes to a second reading; a message from the Governor of Virginia announces the passing of an ordinance to abolish slavery.

United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

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Session 8296: 1864-03-10 12:00:00

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Message from the Governor of Virginia

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Alexandria, Virginia, March 10, 1864.

To Vice President United States:

The constitutional state convention of Virginia has just passed an ordinance abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude in the State forever. But one dissenting vote. Please announce this to the honorable Senate of United States.

F. H. PIERPOINT, Governor.

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