Manuscript Database

Creator/Title

Walker, Davy. Emancipation Certificate, 23 March 1865. 3 items.

Call No.

Mss. C W

Content

Declares Walker, a soldier in the Union Army, his wife, and children free citizens. Photograph of Davy Walker's son, Willis Walker, is available in the Filson Club's Photograph Collection. Includes envelope with likeness of Louisville's Capital Hotel and notes on the Walker family.

Subject Heading

United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American