Today in Wheeling History: July 15th

​Today in Wheeling History: July 15--A large meeting in Parkersburg ratified the proceedings of the Wheeling Convention and the establishment of a new government, expressing dissatisfaction with the actions of the Richmond convention and the previous executive, and pledging support for the reorganized and restored government while emphasizing the duty of every citizen to support the United States government in the face of rebellion, stating that those who oppose the reorganized government should not be regarded as friends of the Union, and declaring that all officeholders must take the prescribed oath or risk losing support (1861). (https://rb.gy/h6b9f) (https://rb.gy/5msas)