Wilson, William Jerome, 1884-

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Dates:
Birth 1884
Death 1963

Biographical notes:

Freedman was the term given to slaves who became free through the Confiscation Act of 1862 and the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863. Freed slaves became refugees and government camps were set up to minister to them.

From the description of Report : to the American Freemen's Inquiry Commission : manuscript, 1863. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612791137

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Subjects:

  • Alchemy
  • Freedmen
  • Manuscripts

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Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Virginia (as recorded)

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