Chapter CXI. *to secure Freedom to all Persons within the Territories of the United States.* June 19, 1862. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Freedom in the Territories secured
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Chap. CXI.— An Act *to secure Freedom to all Persons within the Territories of the United States.* June 19, 1862. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled*, Freedom in the Territories secured. That from and after the passage of this act there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude *Post*, p. 811.in any of the Territories of the United States now existing, or which may at any time hereafter be formed or acquired by the United States, otherwise than in punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have been duly convicted. Approved, June 19, 1862.