Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mr. Finney” in chapter 232 of Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Poetry and Incidents., Volume 4.:
... event will the State of Virginia submit to, or consent to the loss of a foot of her soil, etc., and are designed to reassure and encourage the loyal people of the invaded sections.
On motion of Mr. Finney , of Accomac, the preamble was amended by striking out the specific locality, and made to include all the invaded counties.--Richmond Dispatch.
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