Fact about amendment needs to be amended

In the Simi Valley Acorn published Sept. 26, the article by Kyle Jorrey, "Visitors flock to Reagan Library to view Lincoln's famous proclamation," is somewhat misleading because the 14th Amendment is cited, which was ratified July 9, 1868, when in fact it was the 13th Amendment, ratified Dec. 6, 1865, that actually outlawed slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime.

I am sure this was an oversight on the paper's part. I enjoy viewing and reading your publication and will continue to do so. Thank you.
Charles Johnson
Simi Valley

*Editor's Note: Mr. Johnson is correct. The Acorn regrets the error.