Black Abolitionist Archive

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Title: Pacific Appeal - July 5, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) Brief note telling readers that the Fourth of July was celebrated with much enthusiasm despite the Civil War. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: celebration; Civil War; Independence Day; July 4th; secession Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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