South Carolina. Convention (1860-1862)

This body began as the Secession Convention, which ratified a Confederate constitution and reassembled in December 1861, at which time the Convention virtually superseded the regular South Carolina state government by creating an Executive Council of extensive legislative and executive powers.

From the description of An ordinance to provide for the removal of Negroes and other property from portions of the state which may be invaded by the enemy, 1862. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 37521737

This assembly began as the Secession Convention in 1860. When it reassembled in December 1861 the convention virtually superseded the regular state government by creating an Executive Council with extensive legislative and executive powers. The convention dissolved in December 1862 and the South Carolina legislature then abolished the Executive Council.

From the description of Ordinances, amendments, and reports, ca. 1862. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 37522830