Letters and Discussions on the Formation of Colored Regiments, by Alfred M. Green
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"Letters and Discussions on the Formation of Colored Regiments" by Alfred M. Green is a historical account written during the early 1860s. This work is essentially a collection of letters and discussions that articulate the necessity and duty of colored individuals to form regiments during the American Civil War, which was a pivotal time in U.S. history marked by the struggle over slavery and civil rights. The book addresses broader themes of
identity, citizenship, and the role of African Americans in combat during a war that deeply impacted the nation. In this work, Green passionately argues for the enlistment of black soldiers into the Union Army, viewing it as a matter of both duty and opportunity to fight for their own liberation. He addresses objections raised by both white and black men regarding the role of colored troops, countering them with historical arguments, patriotic sentiments, and appeals to justice and moral obligation. Green's letters recount debates, opinions, and calls to action, underscoring the historical significance of African Americans in the effort to preserve the Union and abolish slavery. Ultimately, his writing serves as both a historical document and an impassioned plea for African American agency in a transformative period of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Green, Alfred M. |
|---|---|
| Title |
Letters and Discussions on the Formation of Colored Regiments, and the Duty of the Colored People in Regard to the Great Slaveholders' Rebellion, in the United States of America |
| Credits |
Produced by hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58398 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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