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Gr 1–4—Benjamin C. Holmes was born a slave and learned his letters from his father, even though it was against the law. While apprenticed in Charleston, he taught himself how to read. Then the Civil war erupted. Sent to a slave prison to await resale, Benjamin had the opportunity to read the Emancipation Proclamation, published in a smuggled newspaper, to his fellow slave...Log In or Sign Up to Read More