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March 07, 1862

THE WORLD, New York, March 7, 1862  

* Abraham Lincoln to abolish slavery - slaves

Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Emancipation Recommended" "The States Abolishing Slavery to be Compensated by the Federal Government" "Rumors From Manassas" "Arrest of Female Tartars" "The War In Tennessee" "Full Details of the Capture of Clarksville and Nashville" "Outrages of the Rebels" and more.
The first column includes the document by the President concerning the abolishing of slavery, taking over half a column and signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, foxing at the ftpg. folds, a small hole at the fold juncture, minor margin wear.

Category: Yankee