6 March 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Message from the President in relation to co-operating with any State for the gradual abolishment of slavery.
House Executive Document no. 69 (37th Congress, 2d session). Lincoln recommends the adoption of a joint resolution: "That the United States ought to co-operate with any State which may adopt gradual abolishment of slavery, giving to such State...
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