Letter from James H. Meteer to Caleb Mills, January 26, 1864
| Description: |
Meteers men are the first colored troops in the area. When they arrived at the depot a crowd surrounded them. His soldiers are anxious to learn to read and write. Meteer notes seeing friends in the area. Since the railroad is operating the soldiers are receiving full rations. He requests money since officers must pay for food and clothing and he wont be paid until March. |
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| Origin: | 1864-01-26 |
| Created By: |
Meteer, James H. |
| Publisher: |
Digital Image 2006 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved. |
| Source: |
http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/dc008/id/396 |
| Collection: |
Civil War Materials |
| Copyright: |
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| Geography: |
Tennesse, Chattanooga |
| Subjects: |
Mills, Caleb, 1806-1879 United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 14th Military life Military rations Soldiers--African-Americans Correspondence |
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