Reminiscences of Two Years with the Colored Troops

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military, Biography & Memoir
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Author: J. M. Addeman ISBN: 1230000178459
Publisher: VolumesOfValue Publication: September 11, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: J. M. Addeman
ISBN: 1230000178459
Publisher: VolumesOfValue
Publication: September 11, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

Excerpt
The circumstances attending the organizing of a colored regiment in this State are well remembered. In the summer of 1863, white men were no longer eager to enlist for a war the end of which none could foresee; but nevertheless the war must be prosecuted with vigor; another draft was impending and the State's quota must be filled. With difficulty Governor Smith obtained permission to organize a company, and, as this rapidly filled, then a battalion, and finally a full regiment of twelve companies of colored men for heavy artillery duty...

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Excerpt
The circumstances attending the organizing of a colored regiment in this State are well remembered. In the summer of 1863, white men were no longer eager to enlist for a war the end of which none could foresee; but nevertheless the war must be prosecuted with vigor; another draft was impending and the State's quota must be filled. With difficulty Governor Smith obtained permission to organize a company, and, as this rapidly filled, then a battalion, and finally a full regiment of twelve companies of colored men for heavy artillery duty...

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