Chapter XIX: 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