Statistics for occurrence #1 of “North Carolina” in chapter 1 of Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 4:

...eceded five days later, followed the next month by Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana. Texas completed her secession February 1. The disunion sentiment was advancing in Arkansas, North Carolina , Virginia, and Tennessee,—States which, however, postponed the final act till after President Lincoln's call for troops. There were threatening signs also in Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland....
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North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) 18,228 32 0 0 0 user votes

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