Official Journal of the Proceedings of the Convention of the State of Louisiana

<p>This volume contains the Official Journal of the Proceedings of the Convention of the State of Louisiana during the tumultuous year of 1861. As a primary source document from the Confederate States of America it offers invaluable insights into the political social and economic considerations that shaped Louisiana's decision to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy. </p><p>Researchers and historians will find this journal a vital resource for understanding the motivations and actions of Louisiana's leaders during this pivotal period. The detailed record of debates resolutions and decisions provides a unique window into the inner workings of a state grappling with the profound implications of secession and the onset of the Civil War. A significant historical artifact for anyone studying the American Civil War and the history of the South.</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>