The question here is which shall the Government of the United States recognize as the true and lawful Legislature of Virginia?" He contended that it had already been settled, by the admission of members of both branches of Congress under the Pierpont Government.
Blaine discusses the legitimacy of the Virginia Legislature and the recognition by the U.S. Government.
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