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Abraham Lincoln

Lincoln rejected Fremont's two emancipation attempts

May, 1862
U.S.

Lincoln rejected Fremont's two emancipation attempts in August 1861, as well as one by Major General David Hunter in May 1862, on the grounds that it was not within their power, and would upset loyal border states.


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