Breadcrumb Home Learn Primary Sources The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet Civil War | Primary Source The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet 1864 Library of Congress Library of Congress This painting by Francis Carpenter depicts Lincoln reading his initial draft of the Emancipation to his cabinet on July 22, 1862. Related Primary Sources Civil War | Primary Source Grant Remembers the Surrender and Victory at Vicksburg Civil War | Primary Source Christmas at Richmond’s Libby Prison Civil War | Primary Source "Rejoicing Over the Proclamation" Primary Source Questions View All Related Resources You May Also Like Emancipation Proclamation
