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2 April 1864

Moore, George Henry, 1823-1892

Document signed

Title: [Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.035

1862

Moore, George Henry, 1823-1892

Pamphlet

Title: Historical notes on the employment of Negroes in the American army of the Revolution.

Published by Charles T. Evans. Discusses the involvement of African Americans in the American Revolution. Includes a return of African American soldiers on page 17 (lists numbers of African Americans by state for 1778). Discusses the opinions of American statesmen on the topic of African Americans serving in the military. Assesses the service of African Americans in different states. Includes quotes from George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, among others.

GLC08405

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