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Convention Room in Wheeling

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In Wheeling, Virginia, a Convention was held on June 11, 1861. The engraving shows the room in the Custom House where the delegates from about 40 counties met. After each delegate's name and credentials were read, the delegate then swore an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the laws 'in pursuance thereof.'.

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Photo12/Universal Images Group

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UMG24A35_107

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53,2Mo (3,8Mo) / 39,6cm x 33,6cm / 4678 x 3972 (300dpi)

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thereof In Wheeling Virginia Convention held June 11 1861 engraving room Custom House where delegates about 40 counties met each delegate s name credentials were read delegate then swore oath allegiance Constitution United States laws in pursuance thereof