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Abstract of extra rations of provisions issued at the garrison of West Point in the month of August 1783 by William Bell Issg Commy on account of Daniel Parker & Co Contractrs

List of extra rations issued at West Point. A total of 1,021 and 1/2 extra rations were provided in August 1783. The groups that received rations included: army prisoners, men on garrison fatigue duty, the engineering department, police officers of...

GLC02437.02449

The history of the rise, progress and accomplishment of the abolition of the African slave-trade by the British Parliament.

First edition in contemporary blue paper boards with paper spine label. Illustrations fold out, including the infamous woodcut of a slave ship filled with people (volume two, following page 110). Volume one contains 572 pages, volume two contains...

GLC05965

The black phalanx; a history of the negro soldiers of the United States in the wars of 1775-1812, 1861-1865.

Published by the American Publishing Company. States that Wilson, an African American, served in the 2nd Regiment, Louisiana Native Guard Volunteers, and in the famous 54th Massachusetts Volunteers. Includes text and illustrations related to the...

GLC06192