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James A. McCrea to Simeon S. Jocelyn (page 1)

James A. McCrea

Amistad Research Center

Amistad Research Center
New Orleans, United States

James A. McCrea’s letter reads in part: The proclamation of the President was read and the people inspired by the spirit of the occasion sent forth their glad shouts of joy, and their cheers for Gen. [Rufus] Saxton and the joyful sounds “We are free”, “We are free” echoed far and wide over the sea girt islands of South Carolina.

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  • Title: James A. McCrea to Simeon S. Jocelyn (page 1)
  • Creator: James A. McCrea
  • Type: document
  • Rights: Physical rights are retained by the Amistad Research Center. The materials in this exhibition are being made available for personal and scholarly research use only. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. If you are the rightful copyright holder of an item represented in this exhibition and wishes to have it removed, please submit a request to reference@amistadresearchcenter.org including proof of ownership and clear identification of the work.
  • Repository: Amistad Research Center
  • Date: 01-01-1863
  • Collection: American Missionary Association Archives
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