Historical Newspaper: Hunter's Proclamation Repudiated by the President
Subject
David Hunter
Title
Historical Newspaper: Hunter's Proclamation Repudiated by the President
Date
05/23/1862
Type
Historical Newspaper
Description
Note: See 1st column, 1st paragraph.
This historical newspaper article, published May 23rd, 1862, reports that President Abraham Lincoln repudiated Union General David Hunter’s proclamation that all slaves in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are now free under federal martial law. The article includes a version of General Hunter’s proclamation. The article also includes President Lincoln’s response, where Lincoln states that General Hunter acted outside of the knowledge and authority of the US federal government. President Lincoln states that the federal government will only pursue emancipation if it becomes indispensable to the maintenance of Government. Lincoln says the federal government will provide compensation to any state that resolves to abolish slavery gradually.
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This historical newspaper article, published May 23rd, 1862, reports that President Abraham Lincoln repudiated Union General David Hunter’s proclamation that all slaves in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina are now free under federal martial law. The article includes a version of General Hunter’s proclamation. The article also includes President Lincoln’s response, where Lincoln states that General Hunter acted outside of the knowledge and authority of the US federal government. President Lincoln states that the federal government will only pursue emancipation if it becomes indispensable to the maintenance of Government. Lincoln says the federal government will provide compensation to any state that resolves to abolish slavery gradually.
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Publisher
Library of Congress - Chronicling America (Delaware State Journal and Statesman, DE)
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“Historical Newspaper: Hunter's Proclamation Repudiated by the President,” Project Reconstruction, accessed May 13, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/250.