University Archives

Title: Pacific Appeal - September 20, 1862

Speaker or author: editor

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

The writer encourages his readers to establish a homestead in California. The end of the war will bring changes to the country and this is a good time for African Americans to ensure land and a permanent home where employment will be available.

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: California; employment; homestead; immigration; land; Pacific Railroad Bill; property

Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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