VIRGINIA. Message of the Governor, Dec. 7, 1863. Richmond, 1863

VIRGINIA. Message of the Governor, Dec. 7, 1863. Richmond, 1863. DOC. No. 1 8° stitched in original wraps. EXTREMELY RARE CONFEDERATE IMPRINT in commerce, with a powerful speech on the righteousness of the Southern Cause. Wraps with minor chipping and toning.

In 1863, during the thick of the American Civil War, Virginia stood as a primary battleground and key stronghold of the Confederate States. By December of that year, the state had already witnessed a series of critical confrontations, most notably the Battle of Chancellorsville in early May. Here, Confederate General Robert E. Lee achieved one of his most remarkable victories, overcoming a numerically superior Union force. Amidst this tumultuous backdrop, the "Message of the Governor, Dec. 7, 1863" would have been delivered, reflecting the state's perspective and condition in a war that was tearing the nation apart. Given the significant events of that year in Virginia, the Governor's message would likely address the state's wartime challenges, military updates, and possibly calls for unity and resilience against the Union forces.