It stated that any Confederate official , military or civilian , who did not surrender within 60 days of the act 's passage would have their slaves freed in criminal proceedings .
The Confiscation Act of 1862 was passed on July 17 , 1862 .
Confiscation Act stated that any Confederate official , military or civilian , who did not surrender within 60 days of the act 's passage would have their slaves freed in criminal proceedings .
The Confiscation Act of 1862 was passed on July 17 , 1862 .