On April 16,1862, the District of Columbia issued its Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery within the Capital City, and Philip Reid became a free man.
The District of Columbia issued its Emancipation Proclamation. This was on April 16,1862. The District of Columbia was abolishing slavery within the Capital City. This was on April 16,1862. Philip Reid became a free man. This was on April 16,1862.