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United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65
An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.
The House of Representatives
The House of Representatives of the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress
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Session 3524: 1864-03-28 12:00:00
Mr. Stevens introduces H. Res. 53, which is is read and amended; the death of Hon. Owen Lovejoy is announced.
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Resolutions on the Death of Owen Lovejoy and Consequent Adjournment
Resolved, That this house has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon. Owen Lovejoy, a member of this house, from the fifth congressional district of the State of Illinois.
Resolved, That this house tenders to the widow and relatives of the deceased the expression of its deep sympathy in this afflicting bereavement.
Resolved, That the Clerk of this house communicate to the widow of the deceased a copy of these resolutions.
Resolved, That the Speaker appoint a committee of three to escort the remains of the deceased to the place designated by his friends for his interment.
Resolved, That, as an additional mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, the members of this house will wear the usual badge of mourning on the left arm for thirty days.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be communicated to the Senate, and as a further mark of respect this house do now adjourn.
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