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My Service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry / A Paper Read before the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion, March 4, 1908

By Frederick W. Browne
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A former sergeant recounts accepting a commission in the newly formed U.S. Colored Cavalry and describes the regiment’s recruitment, mounting, and training before joining a major 1864 campaign. The narrative follows long marches through Hampton, Yorktown, and Williamsburg, repeated crossings of the Chickahominy at Jones Ford, and movements to Harrison’s Landing and Bermuda Hundred. It gives close tactical detail of cavalry and artillery skirmishes, an ambush in swampy ground that inflicted heavy losses on several companies, and the regiment’s duties screening infantry, manning pickets, and engaging in operations toward Richmond and Petersburg.

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Frederick W. Browne

Frederick W. Browne was an American author known for his contributions to the historical narrative surrounding the U.S. Colored Cavalry during the Civil War. His notable work, "My Service in the U.S. Colored Cavalry," is a paper he presented to the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion in 1908. In this work, Browne reflects on his experiences and the significant role of African American soldiers in the conflict, providing valuable insights into their contributions and struggles. His writings contribute to the understanding of military history and the African American experience during a pivotal period in U.S. history.

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