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1865/03/08
Armstrong, Halleck (fl. 1865)
to: Mary [Armstrong].
Reports various rumors about Sheridan's maneuvers. Also reports on nearby black uprising: "Our allies, the darkies, are evidently burning out their beloved Masters…"
GLC06734.10
19 March 1866
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to Phillip Sheridan
Postwar troop adjustments: "Unless you think security demands the retention of some of the white volunteers muster the whole of them out as rapidly as possible. In the case of colored troops, muster out such of them as you think can be spared..."
GLC08148
1889
Blair, Lewis Harvie, 1834-1916
The prosperity of the south dependent upon the elevation of the Negro.
First edition inscribed, but not signed, by "the author" on free front endpaper. Inscription dated January 7, 1894. Published by Everett Waddey, Richmond, Virginia.
GLC08410
17 February 1864
Confederate States of America. Congress
[Amendment for an act (Senate Bill, No. 109) authorizing the employment of free African Americans]
Increases compensation given to free African Americans for their employment. Authorizes the Secretary of War to employ 40,000 slaves instead of 20,000 for governmental service. Empowers the Secretary of War to impress 40,000 slaves if they will not...
GLC08417
circa 15 December 1864
Amendment to senate bill (s. 129) to provide for the employment of free negroes and slaves to work upon fortifications, and to perform other labor connected with the defences of the country.
Provides corrections for Confederate Senate Bill 129. Establishes guidelines for the number of slaves that can be impressed from one owner. States that the Secretary of War is authorized to exempt certain areas from the act if "the labor of the...
GLC08418
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