Monday, April 7, 2014

Diary of Alexander G. Downing: Sunday, June 7, 1863

The rebels made an attack on our forces at Duck's Point, Louisiana, where, it is reported, two negro regiments met the attack and captured two hundred prisoners and five pieces of artillery. Who says that the negro will not fight? I say he will fight! Arm the negroes and let them fight for their liberty! There are some Northern troops with them at Duck's Point, and together they make a strong garrison.

Source: Alexander G. Downing, Edited by Olynthus B., Clark, Downing’s Civil War Diary, p. 120

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