General Order 143

[coffeecooler80]

On this day in 1863, the War Department issued General Order 143, creating the United States Colored Troops.

http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=35

[VaTrooper]

Well about 30+ of em showed up this weekend at Fort Pocahontus this weekend and gave ole Fitz Lee's boys heck.