Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer gives an update on the current situation with the Civil War battles. He notes that in one battle three thousand slaves were "confiscated" under the Confiscation Act.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
Title: Weekly Anglo-African - October 12, 1861
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Weekly Anglo-African (1859 - 1862)
The writer shares several snippets of news regarding the actions, pro-slavery and against, of several high ranking Union military officers. Some are reprimanded for taking steps towards emancipation; some are rewarded for continuing the status quo regarding slavery.
Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column