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Act of 16 April 1862 that freed about 3,000 enslaved people in Washington and paid owners up to $300 for each.
16 Apr 1862
District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act. Act of 16 April 1862 that freed about 3,000 enslaved people in Washington and paid owners up to $300 for each.
1862
Apr 1862: The U.S. Congress signed into law District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act.
16 Apr 1862: Abraham Lincoln signed into law District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act.
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