Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Hon. E. Barksdale” in chapter 48 of J. B. Jones, A Rebel War Clerk's Diary:
...The following letter from Gen. Lee, on the subject of putting negroes into the army, clearly defines his views on that important subject:
headquarters Confederate States armies, February 18th, 1865. Hon. E. Barksdale , House of Representatives, Richmond.
Sir:--I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 12th inst., with reference to the employment of negroes as soldiers.
I think the mea...
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