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Title: Pacific Appeal - June 14, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer comments on recent actions by President Lincoln in response to General Hunter's proclamation that all slaves held in the area occupied by his troops are free.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page
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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 24, 1862
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer describes the current military action by the Union in the southern states that is leading towards emancipation of the slaves. He tells his readers that General Hunter is now organizing African American troops.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page