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Johnson's historic Amnesty Proclamation... Trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Johnson's historic Amnesty Proclamation... Trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item # 702462
May 30, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1865 The front page features two notable Proclamations by President Johnson. The first grants amnesty to all persons who have directly or indirectly taken part in the rebellion, with the restoration of all rights of property except as to slaves, and except in cases where legal proceedings have been instituted for the confiscation of property.
The second is for reorganizing a constitutional government in North Carolina.
The first column heads include: "RESTORATION" "President Johnson's Amnesty Proclamation" "Restoration to Rights of Property Except in Slaves" "An Oath of Loyalty as a Condition Precedent" "Reorganization in North Carolina" and more.
Also: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Progress of Testimony for the Defense" and more.
Eight pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine due to disbinding, very nice condition.
Category: Yankee
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