Friday, December 27, 2013

The Lincolns entertain officers of the Russian fleet

The Lincolns held a lavish reception for officers of the Russian Fleet which had docked in the Potomac River in Washington. The event was to recognize the support of Russia to the Union while at the dame time do discourage French and British recognition of the Confederacy.

Mr. Lincoln was also asked to comment on his Emancipation Proclamation and its status by Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society's agent, Henry C. Wright. Mr. Lincoln told Mr. Wright, "I shall not attempt or modify the emancipation proclamation, not shall i return to slavery any person who is free by the terms of that proclamation, or by any of the acts of Congress."

On Sunday, December 27, the president travels to Point Lookout in Maryland with Secretary Stanton to visit Confederate prisoners there.




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