CHAPTER XIX

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NEGROES AS SOLDIERS.

Justification of the Federal Government in the Employment of Slaves as Soldiers.--Trials of the Negro Soldier.--He undergoes Persecution from the White Northern Troops, and Barbarous Treatment from the Rebels.--Editorial of the "New York Times" on the Negro Soldiers in Battle.--Report of the "Tribune" on the Gallant Exploits of the 1st South Carolina Volunteers.--Negro Troops in all the Departments.--Negro Soldiers in the Battle of Port Hudson.--Death of Captain Andre Callioux.--Death of Color-Sergeant Anselmas Planciancois.--An Account of the Battle of Port Hudson.--Official Report of General Banks.--He applauds the Valor of the Colored Regiments at Port Hudson.--George H. Boker's Poem on "The Black Regiment."--Battle of Milliken's Bend, June, 1863.--Description of the Battle.--Memorable Events of July, 1863.--Battle on Morris Island.--Bravery of Sergeant Carney.--An Account of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment by Edward L. Pierce to Governor Andrew.--Death of Col. Shaw.--Colored Troops in the Army of the Potomac.--Battle of Petersburg.--Table showing the Losses at Nashville.--Adjt.-Gen. Thomas on Negro Soldiers.--An Extract from the "New York Tribune" in Behalf of the Soldierly Qualities of the Negroes.--Letter received by Col. Darling from Mr. Aden and Col. Foster praising the Eminent Qualifications of the Negro for Military Life.--History records their Deeds of Valor in the Preservation of the Union 310

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