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Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Chapter 1
Chapter 1: recruiting.
At the close of the year 1862, the military situation was discouraging to the supporters of the Federal Government.
We had been repulsed at Fredericksburg and at Vicksburg, and at tremendous cost had fought the battle of Stone River.
Some sixty-five thousand troops would be discharged during the ensuing summer and fall.
Volunteering was at a standstill.
On the other hand, the Confederates, having filled their ranks, were never better fitted for conflict.
Politically, the opposition had grown formidable, while the so-called peace-faction was strong, and active for mediation.
In consequence of the situation, the arming of negroes, first determined upon in October, 1862, was fully adopted as a military measure; and President Lincoln, on Jan. 1, 1863, issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
In September, 1862, General Butler began organizing the Louisiana Native Guards from free negroes.
General Saxton, in the Department of the South, formed the First S
Emilio, Luis F., History of the Fifty-Fourth Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry , 1863-1865, Roster of the Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Infantry . (search)