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 – January 26, 1861

January 26, 2011

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

—The Louisiana State Convention passed the ordinance of secession to-day, by a vote of one hundred and thirteen to seventeen. A delay ordinance was proposed yesterday, but was voted down by a large majority. A gold pen was given each member, with which to sign the ordinance of secession.—(Doc. 27.)— Buffalo Courier.

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