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Subtitle: A Word in Relation to the Celebration of January 1st, 1864. Title: Pacific Appeal - December 26, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The editor emphasizes promptness for all those who plan to participate in the upcoming January 1st celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation. 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; Emancipation Proclamation; holiday; Platt's Hall Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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