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House in Bossier Parish, Louisiana was “the birthplace of secession” in 1860
That’s why the secession at Hughes House is so ironic. Louisiana’s secession wasn’t a given in 1860. The biggest city in the South was New Orleans, and she was a port city with strong ties ...
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Louisiana Politics.; THE NEW-ORLEANS DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.; Hon. Miles Taylor, of Louisiana, declares in favor of Mr. Donglas.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 1860. Hon. LOUIS BUSH -- My Dear Sir ... Entertaining these views, as I do, if I were in Louisiana I should most certainly do all in my power to secure the selection of ...