18 February 1862
Burnside, Ambrose Everett, 1824-1881
[Declaration to citizens of Roanoke Island to renew allegiance to Union]
Historically significant proclamation to the citizens of Roanoke Island, typifying the moderate approach to warfare of Ambrose Burnside, his patron George B. McClellan, and Northern Democrats. Promises not to "interfere with your laws...
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