Trial of William W. Holden, Governor of North Carolina, Before the Senate of North Carolina

This is Volume 3 of the official record of the 1871 impeachment trial of William W. Holden, Governor of North Carolina. Holden, a controversial figure during the Reconstruction era, faced charges brought before the State Senate. The trial documents the proceedings, testimonies, and arguments presented during this pivotal moment in North Carolina's history.

The transcript offers valuable insights into the political climate of the post-Civil War South, the challenges of Reconstruction, and the complexities of governing during a period of immense social and political change. Students of history, law, and political science will find this volume a rich resource for understanding the impeachment process and the dynamics of power in the late 19th century. The detailed record provides a firsthand account of the arguments, evidence, and political maneuvering that shaped the outcome of the "Trial of William W. Holden."

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