Created via resolution passed by the House on January 9th, 1861, the Special Committee of Five was designed to recieve and consider a message from the President recieved on the aforementioned day regarding the secession crisis, the slavery question, and possible compromises.
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The list of documents under consideration by committee: Special Committee of Five of the House of Representatives at the end of its timeline.
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The Road to Civil War, Date: 10 Jan 1861, 00:00
Motion to Appoint the Select Committee to Consider the Special Message from the President
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The Road to Civil War, Date: 06 Feb 1861, 12:00
Message from the President: Peace and Resolutions from Kentucky