The Colored Troops
Summary
Lists statistics concerning colored troops in the U. S. Army during the Civil War. A. A. General W. W. Foster, chief of the bureau for colored troops, supplied some statistics. The total number of Negroes placed in the army was 186,057. 68,178 were lost from various causes. Mustering in of Negro soldiers stopped on July 15, 1865. Since June 1, 1863, 2,318 white officers have been put in command of Negro troops. From the states of Delaware and Maryland there have been 3,971 claims for compensation. Compensation in varying amounts has been awarded to only 733 out of the 3,971. The total compensation awarded loyal men is $213,883, but of that amount, only $6,900 has been paid, leaving $206,983 unpaid.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Frederick Examiner
Publication Date: January 10th, 1866
Page/Column: 1I
Town: Frederick, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- African Americans
- Battles / Military
