University Archives

Title: Pacific Appeal - April 5, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)

The writer offers his thoughts on the current situation with the Civil War which he expects will end soon. He notes that the war and the Right of Testimony are the two main issues concerning African Americans at this time.

Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column

Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Civil rights; Slavery; United States--History--19th century

Keywords: anarchy; Civil rights; Civil War; despotism; government; Oligarchy; Right of Testimony; Slavery

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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