February 23rd, 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2012
The Boston Weekly Journal, four pages complete, 20-1/2" x 26", Boston, Massachusetts, December 21, 1865. On page three a bold headline reads "FREEDOM NATIONAL!!! American Slavery Constitutionally Abolished!" A transcription of the amendment follows. This informative newspaper also reports on Reconstruction efforts, Indian issues, the problem of Maximilian in Mexico and the explosion at the Washington Arsenal.
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