May 4, 1861
Kingwood convention calls for separation and loyalty to the Union
A county convention at Kingwood adopted resolutions favoring separation from seceding Virginia, affirming loyalty to the Union, and choosing delegates for the May 13 Wheeling meeting.
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Morton, vol. I, ch. XV, p. 147 (printed page)
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