Letter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 2

TitleLetter, 1863 September 11, Captain Joseph Walker (New York) to Major T.B. Brooks (Morris Island), colored troops for work, page 2
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Transcription[Letter, continued] whites; still I think that the superior energy and intelligence of those remaining considering that the whites were the lesser number, by the greater desertion, would more than compensate.  II.  Skill and appreciation of their duties referring to the quality of the work done?  They have a fair share of both, enough to make them very useful and efficient, but they have not apparently that superior intelligence and skill that may be found largely amongst the non-commissioned officers and rank and file of the white Regiments.  III.  Industry and perseverance with reference to the quantity of work done? I think they will do more than the whites.  They do not have so many complaints and excuses, but stick to their work patiently, doggedly, obediently, and accomplish a great deal, though I have never know them to work with any marked spirit or energy.  I should liken the white man to the horse (often untractable and balky) the black man to the Ox.  IV.  If a certain work were to be accomplished in the least possible time, i.e. when enthusiasm and direct personal interest is necessary to

LocationsMorris Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States(32.71573,-79.89037)

TopicsUnited States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Armed Forces
South Carolina--History
African American troops

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