Reminiscences of Two Years with the Colored Troops
Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Military, Biography & Memoir
| 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...
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...
