Recollections of a Colored Troop - McMurray

RECOLLECTIONS OF A COLORED TROOP. 1916 (Reprint) by John McMurray, Major, 6th U.S.C.T. John McMurray reminds us of the contributions that Black soldiers made during the Civil War. "RECOLLECTIONS OF A COLORED TROOP is an original work written by [the] Major.... The work was first published in the Major's newspaper, the JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT and reprinted later in book form. Added to this volume is a unit history from the Major's edition of Samuel Bates HISTORY OF THE PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS.... The Major's obituary, taken from the pages of the JEFFERSONIAN DEMOCRAT, has been added to allow the reader a deeper appreciation of the man after he had been a soldier. Added are photographs of many of the officers from the regiment taken from the Major's own album." [Preface] Also included is a roster of the 6th Colored Troop members with pertinent dates and information. 108 pages, 6 x 9 Softbound