Abraham Lincoln - Confiscation Act of 1862
Time: Thursday Jul 17, 1862
Place: U.S.
Details: In July, the Confiscation Act of 1862 was enacted, providing court procedures to free the slaves of those convicted of aiding the rebellion; Lincoln approved the bill despite his belief that it was unconstitutional.
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