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
Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century
Keywords: emancipation; government; military; politics; Pro-Slavery; slaves
People: Hunter, General David; Lincoln, Abraham; Van Buren, Martin
Publication type: editorials; Newspapers