The proclamation of emancipation, by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863..
Title:
The proclamation of emancipation, by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863..
Date:
1862
Description:
Issued in buff printed wrappers; quotation on back cover, "Slavery the chief corner-stone. 'This stone (slavery), which was rejected by the first builders, is become the chief stone of the corner in our new edifice.'--Speech of Alex. H. Stephens, vice-president of the so-called Confederate States, delivered March 21, '61."
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