1888 J. T. WILSON. The Black Phalanx. Negro Soldiers from the Revolution to the Civil War. Illustrated Otis said same 1765-1773

Otis said same 1765-1773

I think our names will reach posterity

like any other art or trade

and negative examples of the opposite

we were both unwilling and unable to believe that a civil war among us would ever actually come

1888 J. T. WILSON. The Black Phalanx. Negro Soldiers from the Revolution to the Civil War. Illustrated Otis said same 1765-1773Very desirable first edition of the first serious work documenting the history of black soldiers in the War for American Independence and the Civil War. J. T. Wilson served in the Civil War, originally enlisting as a private with the 2nd Louisiana Native Guard later reorganized as the 74th United States Colored Troops. After being discharged for illness, he later reenlisted in Co. C of the famed Massachusetts 54th Infantry composed of African American