Following the American Civil War Sesquicentennial with day by day writings of the time, currently 1863.

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A Diary of American Events – February 1, 1861

February 1, 2011

The Rebellion Record—A Diary of American Events; by Frank Moore

—The Texas State Convention, at Galveston, passed an ordinance of secession, to be voted on by the people on the 28d of February, and if adopted, to take effect March 2.—(Doc. 30.)—New Orleans Picayune, Feb. 7.

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