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Much on Lincoln's Confiscation Act...
Much on Lincoln's Confiscation Act...
Item # 695333
July 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 17, 1862 Page 5 has the final version of the Confiscation Act, which would allow for the seizure of all Confederate property, whether or not it had been used to support the rebellion.
Page 4 has articles mentioning details of the act including: "The Confiscation Act Explained", an untitled article that mentions it being amended to meet resolve Lincoln's objections, and the mention of him not following normal procedure in regards to vetoing the bill in its original form. See photos for details.
Other interesting items include: "EMANCIPATE!" which is a poem; "The Real Question" and "The Black Man Everywhere".
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Other interesting items include: "EMANCIPATE!" which is a poem; "The Real Question" and "The Black Man Everywhere".
Eight pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
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