Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Edward Bates” in entry united-states-of-america-missouri of Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History:
... a State convention, that the will of the people may be ascertained and effectuated, but providing that no ordinance of secession should be valid unless ratified by the people......Jan. 18, 1861
Edward Bates , of Missouri, United States Attorney-General......March 5, 1861
State convention assembles in the courthouse at Jefferson City; ninety-nine delegates.
Sterling Price chosen president, Feb. 28.
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