Important to Those Subject to Draft
Summary
Because the War Department has decided that the colored troops raised in Maryland will be credited to its quota, and the enlistment of Negroes is "progressing with great rapidity," it is unlikely that the draft will take place. [from Balto. Amer.]
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: September 23rd, 1863
Page/Column: 2F
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- African Americans
- Slavery / Emancipation
