Abraham Lincoln AS SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT DRAFT OF PROCLAMATION Dated 17 July 1862

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Abraham Lincoln AS SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT DRAFT OF PROCLAMATION Dated 17 July 1862:
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Lincoln Proclamation

Very impressive, museum quality, DRAFT OF PROCLAMATION, by Abraham Lincoln AS SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT, dated the 17 July 1862. A great document rediscovered, by President Abraham Lincoln. A Draft of Proclamation. Two pages (12.5"H × 16"W) on a folium of blue-ruled woven stationery embossed “Platner & Porter Congress” a few fold separations and light stains, text in clerk's hand with President Lincoln and cabinet members, Edwin M. Stanton, Salmon P. Chase, Gideon Welles, Caleb B. Smith, William H. Seward, Montgomery Blair, and Edward Bates altering the original: A Proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln. (50 lines of text and edits)… Whereas the sixth section of the act of Congrefs to supprefs insurrection, to punish, treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate the property of rebels... (Dated 17 July 1862). This is a masterpiece and worthy of the finest collection. It likely belongs in a museum, available for the whole world to appreciate. This is pick up only, due to the extreme rarity. However, the new owner may make arrangements for pick up and shipping at their own liability and expense. This Lincoln document is available after certified funds are received and guaranteed payments made. The buyer is welcome to view prior to the end of the sale. THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT ON SITE AND IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT AT AN OFFSITE SECURED LOCATION. We will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

SUPPORTING TIMELINE INFORMATION FROM INTERNET RESEARCH

Abraham Lincoln & Emancipation Timeline

1862, July 12

•Lincoln met with congressmen from the border states to encourage them to adopt gradual, compensated emancipation measures in their own states, but two days later they rejected his appeal.

1862, July 13

•Lincoln discussed a possible emancipation proclamation with Secretaries William H. Seward and Gideon Welles.

1862, July 17

•Congress passed the Second Confiscation Act, which included provisions that freed the slaves of disloyal owners, authorized the president to employ African Americans in the suppression of the rebellion, and called for exploring voluntary colonization efforts.

•Congress passed the Militia Act, which authorized the employment of African Americans in the military, freedom for those who were enslaved, and freedom for their families if owned by those disloyal to the Union. Lincoln signed into law.

1862, July 22

•Lincoln presented a draft Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation to his cabinet. Secretary Seward suggested waiting for a Union military victory before issuing a proclamation.

Also

•Samuel Porter, a supporter of Abraham Lincoln, owned the Platner & Porter paper mill in Unionville, Connecticut. The factory, printed high-quality writing paper that was often purchased by the United States Government.

Opinions received via email

“The topic is good, the Congressional Act noted at the outset of 17 July 1862 did concern the Confiscation Act, and indirectly / simultaneously the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation emerged that week.”

“It reads and "feels" right.”

“Thanks for sending it to me. It looks like a unique and interesting document.”

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“It looks to me that the paper and ink and content are original to the period.”

“This is a draft of Proclamation 92 a warning to rebel sympathizers.”

“What you have appears to be a working draft of a presidential proclamation.”

“This is interesting. My guess is that this is a draft document, prepared either by or for a member of Congress.”

“Presumably such documents were drafted in the State Dept. by a clerk.”

“The Second Confiscation Act of 1862 was introduced in Congress in May, 1862, was passed in July, 1862, and signed by President Lincoln 17 July 1862. This Draught appears to be a preliminary effort by President Lincoln to create a Proclamation by the Chief Executive to carry out the expected requirements of the Second Confiscation Act.”

“What an interesting document you have! If it is authentic, I imagine it would have a lot of historical significance.” (recommends getting an appraisal & insuring)