Seven Southern states secede from Union. (Confederacy includes 15 states and territories by 1862.)
Jan 7 ^1861^
I spent the forenoon in the office Journalizing and the afternoon in
the Legislature. I called to see President Wells He was No better appeared
to have the Quinsey I spent the Evening at home writing Letters
I wrote 2 Letters one to Ozem Thompson, one to Ann Cossetts
The poney Express came in the evening brought a Letter From
Capt Hooper to President Young up to Dec 25th The cecession movement
is still going on.
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