B.F. Massey
Claiborne Fox Jackson

This act, approved January 21, 1861 by Missouri Secretary of State B.F. Massey in Jefferson City, Missouri, calls for a state convention to consider the “relations between the Government of the United States… and the Government and people of the State of Missouri; and to adopt such measures for vindicating the sovereignty of the State, and the protection of its institutions, as shall appear to them to be demanded.” The act states that delegates to the convention will be elected by popular vote on February 18, 1861 and will convene in Jefferson City on February 28, 1861. The document is signed by B.F. Massey and Missouri Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson.

January 21, 1861

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B.F. Massey
Claiborne Fox Jackson

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Missouri State Convention, 1861-1863: Office of the Secretary of State, 1861 Convention oversized box 16A/2/1 Folder 17

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