From a one of many letters written at the conclusion of the Civil War:
"No one can possibly be so weary of reading of the wrongs done by Government toward the colored soldiers as am I of writing about them. This is my only excuse for intruding on your columns again."

Written by the white officer of one of the first regiments of escaped slaves, this first hand account of Army life is filled with the ideas of the time. Yet, the officer is learning to respect his men and to see the injustice of attitudes and actions. I'm thankful this was preserved.