Lincolnc proclaims commerce with C.S.A. illegal

Lincolnc proclaims commerce with C.S.A. illegal

13 years ago By John Dawson
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WASHINGTON, DC. Lincoln officially proclaims commerce with the Confederate states illegal. All vessels and ships of the seceding states are subject to seizure.

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