The Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863

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On View: Slavery and Freedom Gallery; Museum Maps; Objects in this Location

Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom

Written by: President Lincoln, Abraham, American, 1809 - 1865
Published by: Forbes, John Murray, American, 1813 - 1898

Date: 1862

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (8.3 x 5.4 cm)

Caption: This booklet was produced in December 1862 specifically for Union soldiers to read and distribute among African Americans.
Description: A miniature pamphlet containing the text of the Emancipation Proclamation. Seven pages with the original printed salmon wrappers. Lightly soiled, text lightly tanned. In a half morocco and cloth box, spine gilt.

Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Books and Published Materials

Type: pamphlets

Topic: Emancipation; Law; Slavery; U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2012.40

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain; Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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The Proclamation of Emancipation by the President of the United States, to take effect January 1st, 1863