Three days after Georgia secedes from the United States, six convention delegates who had voted against secession issue a “Statement of Protest.” We, the undersigned, Delegates to the Convention of the State of Georgia, now in Session, whilst we most solemnly Protest against the action of the majority in adopting an Ordinance for the immediate…
Union sentiment in Tennessee remains strong, as it will in mountainous regions of the state throughout the war. Itinerant Baptist minister Jesse Cox (pictured) writes in his diary that one church he recently visited had a “large portion here still content for the Union.” (link) Tennessee Governor Isham G. Harris hopes that he can lead…
Today is Sunday, the Christian Sabbath. At this time in history, many Baptists churches in small town and rural America meet for worship one Sunday per month. Many church members have to walk or ride several hours to the meeting house. And during the winter months, severe weather sometimes prevents the monthly meeting. By way…