Wickes, James H., fl. 1864 [General orders no. 15 announcing equal pay of troops]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02223 Author/Creator: Wickes, James H., fl. 1864 Place Written: Hampton, Virgina Type: Printed document signed Date: 1 May 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20 cm, Width: 12.6 cm Order a Copy
Signed by Wickes as Captain and acting Aide-de-Camp (possibly to Brigadier General Edward Ward Hinks). Informs African American soldiers "By an act that has passed the Senate of the United States, and been favorably reported to the House of Representatives, you are to be paid hereafter as all other soldiers of the nation are paid. The General Commanding congratulates you upon this indication of a national appreciation of your worth as soldiers, and recognition of your rights as men." Issued by Captain Solon A. Carter, acting Assistant Adjutant General, based on Hinks' orders. Possibly printed as a broadside. Issued from headquarters of the 3rd division, 18th corps. Written in Camp Hamilton, first named Camp Troy.
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