The Fifth Massachusetts Colored Cavalry in the Civil War (Steven M. LaBarre - BH) 8x10 eventually leading to his removal

eventually leading to his removal during the Atlanta Campaign

tens of thousands crowded Washington’s Capitol grounds that day to see Abraham Lincoln take the oath for a second term

or maintain anything

Year of Issue: 1999

The Fifth Massachusetts Colored Cavalry in the Civil War (Steven M. LaBarre - BH) 8x10 eventually leading to his removalFifth Massachusetts Colored Cavalry in the Civil War In January 1863, a long anticipated military order arrived on the desk of Massachusetts Governor John Andrew. President Lincolns secretary of war, Edwin Stanton, had granted the governor authority to raise regiments of black soldiers. Two unitsthe 54th and 55th Massachusetts Infantrywere soon mustered and in December, Andrew issued General Order No. 44, announcing a Regiment of Cavalry Volunteers,