Letter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 3
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TitleLetter, 1863 September 16, H. Farrand to Major T.B. Brooks, comparing black and white soldiers, page 3
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Transcription[Letter, continued] of character and susceptibility of enthusiasm than the black race, which can be called into action by an emergency or by a sufficient effort on the part of their officers. V. What is the difference, considering the above points, between colored troops recruited from the free States, and those from the slave states? Answer; I have observed a decided difference in favor of those recruited from the free states. The problem involved in the foregoing investigation, is more difficult of solution than appears at first sight, owing to the fact that the degree of efficiency peculiar to any company of troops depends so much upon the character of their Officers an element that must eliminate from the question in order to ascertain the quality of the material of which the troops are composed. I have the honor to be; Your Obedient Servant; "Sgd." H. Farrand; 1st Lt. [Lieutenant] N.Y. [New York] Vol. [Volunteer] Engrs. [Engineers]
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