Southern Secession: A Letter Addressed To Captain M. T. Maury, Confederate Navy On His Letter To Admiral Fitzroy (1862) is a historical book written by John Welsford Cowell. The book is a letter addressed to Captain M. T. Maury, a Confederate Navy officer, in response to his letter to Admiral Fitzroy. Maury's letter was written during the American Civil War, and it expressed his support for the Southern secession from the United States.Cowell's letter is a rebuttal to Maury's arguments, as he argues that secession is not the answer to the problems facing the Southern states. Cowell argues that the Constitution of the United States provides a framework for resolving disputes between states, and that secession is a violation of that framework.The book provides insight into the political and social tensions of the time, as well as the arguments for and against secession. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.