Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Thirteenth Amendment resolution
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10007 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document Date: 5 December 1864 Pagination: 1 item ; Mounted dimensions: 56.3 x 44.2 cm Order a Copy
Thirteenth amendment resolution ending slavery, partially printed and signed by members of both houses of Congress who voted for the resolution. A "Congressional" copy NOT signed by President Lincoln, partially printed on parchment with manuscript additions. Signed by Hamlin, Colfax, Forney, McPherson, 37 senators, and 111 Congressmen.
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