February 23rd, 2012
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Two Newspapers, National Intelligencer, Washington, February 15 and March 6, 1862, each 4pp. and filled with war and congressional reports. From the 15th back page, “Enrollment of Negroes In Virginia” reports of the Virginia House of Delegates debate of enlisting free Negroes in the Confederate Army. ... plus, March 6th front page “The Rebels Impressing Negroes” in Clarksville (TN) reports that 360 have been impressed.
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