THE FIRST READING OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION
BEFORE THE CABINET

From L. to R. the persons seated are Stanton (War), the President, Welles (Navy), Seward
(State), Bates (Attorney-General); from L. to R. the persons standing are Chase
(Treasury), Smith (Interior), Blair (Postmaster-General)

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1907