From the Richmond Dispatch, 3/14/1861, p. 1, c. 6

Raising a Secession Flag. – The young ladies of the Senior Class of the Baptist Female Institute, in this city, caused a secession flag to be raised on the cupola of the Institute on Tuesday, which attracted considerable attention while permitted to float. As soon as discovered, it was removed by Mr. Winston, President of the Institute.

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