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The number of colored troops…

Summary

Lists the number of colored troops currently serving in the field as being between 22,000 and 23,000. By fall it is hoped there will be 50 more regiments representing 100,000 men.


Article Source

Newspaper: The Valley Register

Publication Date: August 21st, 1863

Page/Column: 2B

Town: Middletown, MD

County: Frederick

Subjects

  • African Americans
  • Battles / Military

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