We have it here in Texas.
“ We have it here in Texas.”
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The Civil War ended April 9th, 1865 when Lee surrendered at Appomattox. However, Word that the war was over didn’t reach Texas till June 19th, 1865 when US Gen Gordon read federal orders in Galveston stating all slaves were hereby free. Slaver was officially abolished on December 8th, 1865 with the ratification of the 13th Ammendment.