A window into Virginia’s wartime government through official acts and resolutions from 1862–1863.
This volume compiles legal and political actions from the General Assembly during the Civil War era. It includes joint resolutions, tax statutes, and statewide provisions that guided governance, taxation, and public administration in a time of conflict.
What you’ll find:
- Official resolutions and military-related directives reflecting the state’s response to wartime conditions.
- Detailed licensing and tax provisions affecting merchants, auctioneers, show operators, and public vendors.
- Lists of election precincts and procedures that governed local voting during the period.
- Administrative notes on public revenue, judiciary matters, and government expenditures.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, state constitutional history, or researchers seeking primary-source insight into Virginia’s governance during the Extra Session of 1862.