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 – March 14, 1861

March 14, 2011

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

—The act, passed by the Florida Legislature, defining treason, became a law by the approval and signature of the Governor. It declares that in the event of any actual collision between the troops of the late Federal Union and those in the employ of the State of Florida, it shall be the duty of the Governor of the State to make public proclamation of the fact; and thereafter the act of holding office under the Federal Government shall be declared treason, and the person convicted shall suffer death.—Evening Post, March 26.

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