The Union's first Confiscation Act, issued in August 1861, declared that any slaves used for military purposes would be freed if they fell into Union hands.

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The First Confiscation Act, passed in August 1861, allowed the Union to seize Confederate property, including slaves used for military purposes, and declared such slaves to be free if they came under Union control.

The Union's First Confiscation Act, Issued in August 1861, Declared