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The proclamation of emancipation, by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863.

Accession number
PML 252569
Published
[United States] : [publisher not identified], [1862]
Credit line
Bequest of Julia P. Wightman, 1994.
Notes
The preliminary proclamation dated September 22, 1862.
Cover title.
Caption title: By the President of the United States: A proclamation.
"Slavery the chief corner-stone. 'This stone (slavery), which was rejected by the first builders, is become the chief stone of the corner in our new edifice'--Speech of Alex. H. Stephens, vice-president of the so-called Confederate States, delivered March 21, '61"--Rear wrapper.
Library's copy housed in 1/4 red morocco over cloth slipcase with matching cloth chemise.
Description
7 pages ; 81 mm
Provenance
From the library of Julia P. Wightman, with her bookplate.
Binding
Original buff printed wrappers.
Classification
Department