Letter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 1
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TitleLetter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 1
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Transcription[Letter] Morris Island Sep. [September] 16th 1863; Major T.B. Brooks; Asst. [Assistant] Engr. [Engineer] Dept. [Department] of the South; Sir:; I have the honor to state that I have received from you a circular of inquiry respecting the comparative merits of white and black soldiers for fatigue duty, requesting my opinion, as derived from observation and actual intercourse with them, on several specified points, which I subjoin with the respective answers. I. Courage as indicated by conduct under fire. Answer; I have found that black troops manifest more timidity under fire than white troops, but they are at the same time more obedient to orders, and more under the control of their officers in dangerous situations than white soldiers.; II. Skill and appreciation of their duties with reference to the quality of the work performed. Answer; White soldiers are more intelligent and
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