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d that my associates considered me too slow, and they were probably correct in the belief that I was behind the general opinion of the people of the state as to the propriety of prompt secession. The following extract from a letter of the Hon. O. R. Singleton, then a Representative of Mississippi in the United States Congress, in regard to the subject treated, is herewih annexed: Canton, Mississippi, July 14, 1877. In 1860, about the time the ordinance of secession was passed by the Souat fault, and possibly some of the inferences drawn may be incorrect; but every material statement made, I am sure, is true, and if need be, can be, easily substantiated by other persons. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, (Signed) O. R. Singleton. On arrival at Washington I found, as had been anticipated, that my presence there was desired on account of the influence which it was supposed I might exercise with the President (Buchanan) in relation to his forthcoming message to Con
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58-59. Retrospect, 66-67. Safeguards against, 158-59. Seddon, James A. Delegate to Peace Congress, 214. Semmes, Captain, 408. Emissary to North to secure arms for Con-federacy, 270-71. Seward, W. H., 58, 59. Extract from dispatch to Dayton, 226-27. Relations with Confederate commission, 230-238. Instructions to Dallas, 281-82. Seymour, Horatio, 220. Sharkey, William L., 198. Sherman, Roger, 123. Shiloh, Battle of, 409. Sickles, General, 390, 394. Singleton, O. R., 51-52. Slavery. Status at adoption of Federal Constitution, 1, 71. Moral considerations, 1, 3-4. Importation prohibited, 2-3. Abolition petition, 2, 29. Extension, 4, 5; to Kansas and Nebraska, 26. Occasion but not cause of conflict, 65-66. Summary up to 1860, 66. Under control of states, 67. Recognition by Constitution, 67-69. Dred Scott case, 70. Regulation (Confederate Constitution), 225-26. Status at beginning of war, 262-63. Slaves. Distribution, 1, 4. Importat