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Much detail on the "colored" troops...
Much detail on the "colored" troops...
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December 11, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Dec. 11, 1863
* Rare anti-slavery title
* Much on Negro troops
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated.
Page three features a report titled: "The Arrival of Colored Troops" which is an interesting article with some candid comments. In general this is a very positive article on the introduction of African-American soldiers in the Civil War. See the photos for the full text. Fascinating reading.
Also in this issue is: "An Order From General Butler In Regard to Colored Troops" which begins: "General Butler has issued a lengthy order relative to colored troops, the effect of which is to call upon male negroes to fight for the freedom of their race..." with more (see). There is another report: "Losses in the Nine Months' Regiments" which provides some statistics.
Four pages, a few small holes in the top quadrant of the issue fortunately do not affect any mentioned content, otherwise nice.
Category: Yankee
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