Yesterday, I was a slave in 1865 Texas. This morning, a messenger rode onto the plantation and announced that I’ve been freed per General Order No. 3. What are the next 24 hours like?

by Rowsdower11
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I can't tell you about Texas specifically, but "What was life like for freedmen after the Civil War?" is a very popular question. For example:

After the slaves were freed in 1865, where did they go? How did they live? answered by /u/lyle_lanly and /u/edhistory101 and /u/SisterChenoeh

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My next comment below will have another link with more answers.