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Subtitle: The Great Reaction. Title: Pacific Appeal - March 28, 1863 Speaker or author: editor Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?) The writer tells his readers that England has responded to the Emancipation Proclamation with rousing applause. Now that this step has been taken, the writer sees no hope for the south to return to its former glory. Description of file(s): one scanned newspaper column Subjects: Abolitionists--United States; African American abolitionists; Antislavery movements--United States; United States--History--19th century Keywords: Civil War; Confederacy; Conscription Act; Emancipation Proclamation; England; government; Peace Party; politics; Slavery; soldiers; union; Vallindingham People: Davis, Jefferson Publication type: editorials; Newspapers

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