Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) Reports of the Secretary of War and the Commander-in-Chief.
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.325 Author/Creator: Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 5 December 1863 Pagination: 1 v. : 46 p. ; 22.8 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy
Includes reports submitted to President Abraham Lincoln by Stanton, Secretary of War, and Halleck, General-in-Chief. Stanton states "The colored troops have been allowed no bounty, and, under the construction given by the department, they can only, by existing law, receive the pay of ten dollars per month, white soldiers being paid thirteen dollars per month, with clothing and a daily ration. There seems to be inequality and injustice in this distinction, and an amendment, authorizing the same pay and bounty as white troops receive, is recommended." Stanton discusses items purchased for military use, pay of officers, and the length of terms of enlistment, among various other topics. Halleck submits his report on the status of various Union Generals and Departments. In his conclusion, Halleck declares "Considering what we have already accomplished ... we may reasonably hope, with the same measure of success as heretofore, to bring this rebellion to a speedy and final termination."
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