Journal of the State Convention of South Carolina

Item #52480

(SOUTH CAROLINA). Journal of the State Convention of South Carolina; Together with the Resolution and Ordinance. Printed by Order of the Convention. Columbia, SC: Johnston & Cave, Printers to the Convention, 1852. 1st ed. 45 pp. Orig. printed wrappers. Unopened; spine rubbed; light foxing, small water stain to front cover and some leaves, else a very good copy. HOWES S-781. Sabin 87431. Turnbull III, p. 146. South Carolina first considered secession from the United States in 1832, in response to the Nullification Act, and again in 1852, before finally seceding in December 1860. The State Convention of 1852 passed an ordinance proclaiming the right of secession. "Marks the evolution of States Rights opinion, from mild nullification to the final break." Howes.

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