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May 24, 2017

The Civil War in America: “Contraband of War,” 1861

As reported by the artist, fugitive slaves, escaped from their “Secessionist” masters, are taken into a “Federal camp” as contraband of war.
The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1861. Courtesy of University of Missouri Libraries.

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