[General Orders No. 143 regarding the organization of African American troops]
22 May 1863
Townsend, E. D. (Edward Davis), 1817-1893
Establishes a bureau for organizing and recruiting African American troops. Issued by Townsend as Assistant Adjutant General based upon the orders of Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War.
Excerpts include: "III. Boards will be convened at such posts...
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