Black Abolitionist Archive

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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 24, 1862 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer describes the current military action by the Union in the southern states that is leading towards emancipation of the slaves. He tells his readers that General Hunter is now organizing African American troops. Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; Slavery; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Civil War; emancipation; freedom; military; soldiers; Washington, DC People: Hunter, General David; Lincoln, Abraham; Saxton, Captain Rufus Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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