A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865: Preceded by a Review of the Military Services of Negroes in Ancient and Modern Times |
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I read a few pages hoping to find a great grand uncle Elijah Wilkins died 1865. will continue to read & research.
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| Title | A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865: Preceded by a Review of the Military Services of Negroes in Ancient and Modern Times A History of the Negro Troops in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1865: Preceded by a Review of the Military Services of Negroes in Ancient and Modern Times, George Washington Williams Civil War unit histories: Union -- higher and independent commands and naval forces Library of American civilization Selection of titles from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture |
| Author | George Washington Williams |
| Publisher | Harper & Bros., 1887 |
| ISBN | 0837111404, 9780837111407 |
| Length | 353 pages |
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