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