Civil War | Primary Source

Contrabands Coming into Camp in Consequence of the Proclamation

1863

Harper's Weekly drawing of contrabands

Harper's Weekly drawing of contrabands

This Harper's Weekly drawing appeared on January 31, 1863, a month after the Emancipation Proclamation went into effect. The illustration depicts "contrabands" (escaped slaves) entering a Union camp to claim their freedom.

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