This volume contains the official "Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America" for the year 1861. As a primary source, this document offers invaluable insight into the activities, decisions, and perspectives of the Presbyterian Church during the early stages of the American Civil War.

Researchers and historians will find details regarding church administration, theological discussions, and the stance of the Presbyterian Church on the pressing social and political issues of the time. This record provides a window into the religious and cultural landscape of the Confederacy and the role of religious institutions during this pivotal period in American history.

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