Message of the Governor of Maryland to the General Assembly January Session 1862.; Volume 1861

<p>This is the 1862 message delivered by Thomas Holliday Hicks then Governor of Maryland to the General Assembly. As governor during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War Hicks's message provides valuable insight into the political and social climate of Maryland during this era. The document offers a first-hand account of the challenges and decisions facing the state government as it navigated the complexities of a nation divided.</p> <p>This historical address is a crucial resource for understanding Maryland's role in the Civil War and the political dynamics of the time. It sheds light on the state's internal struggles and its relationship with the Union. Historians researchers and anyone interested in the Civil War period will find this message to be an invaluable primary source.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>