Historical Newspaper: Proceedings of the Reconstruction Convention
Subject
Prince Rivers
Title
Historical Newspaper: Proceedings of the Reconstruction Convention
Date
01/23/1868
Type
Historical Newspaper
Description
Note: See 6th column, 1st paragraph.
Chronicling America provides a January 23, 1868 article, written by Thomas J. Robertson, from the Yorkville Enquirer about the "Proceedings of the Reconstruction Convention." According to the article, the convention was held to discuss the restoration of "proper relations" between the state and federal government and create a state constitution that would "guarantee equal rights to all, regardless of race, color, or previous condition." The article lists several delegates, including Prince Rivers of Edgefield- a formerly enslaved man, turned Republican politician.
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Chronicling America provides a January 23, 1868 article, written by Thomas J. Robertson, from the Yorkville Enquirer about the "Proceedings of the Reconstruction Convention." According to the article, the convention was held to discuss the restoration of "proper relations" between the state and federal government and create a state constitution that would "guarantee equal rights to all, regardless of race, color, or previous condition." The article lists several delegates, including Prince Rivers of Edgefield- a formerly enslaved man, turned Republican politician.
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Publisher
Library of Congress - Chronicling America (The Yorkville Enquirer, SC)
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“Historical Newspaper: Proceedings of the Reconstruction Convention,” Project Reconstruction, accessed May 11, 2024, https://projectreconstructionus.com/items/show/832.