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Terrific content on the Emancipation Proclamation...
Terrific content on the Emancipation Proclamation...
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January 16, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, January 16, 1863 This issue has a wealth of great content no the Emancipation Proclamation, just recently enacted by President Lincoln. The top of the ftpg. under "Refuge Of Oppression" is a contrarian's view, as expressed by other newspapers, headed: "Emancipation Proclamation" and beginning: "The greatest crime committed by a Chef Magistrate of a free people has been perpetrated by the President in the promulgation of the Emancipation Proclamation..." with much more (see). Also on the ftpg: "Thanksgiving Among the Contrabands at Washington" and "Great Emancipation Demonstration".
Inside pages have much, including: "Emancipation Day In South Carolina" "The Proclamation" which is an address signed in type by: Wm. Lloyd Garrison, and beginning: "Resolved, that this Committee heartily unite in the general joy and thanksgiving expressed in view of the emancipation of three millions of slaves in the revolted states..." (see). Also: "What Will Be Done by the Proclamation?" and "The President's Message". The bkpg. has: "Emancipation Day In Boston" and "Emancipation Meeting" & "Rejoicing on the First of January".
Four pages, ornate masthead showing slaves being sold, then slaves being set free (see). A bit of foxing, very nice condition.
Category: Yankee
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