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William Legg Henderson journal #01, October 3, 1861 - February 25, 1862
Page 15 1861-10-14
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15 Oct 14 Fayette Co Iowa 1861 Company up till today had 100 sworn men and we wanted only one more to make the maximum of our Company. about noon a man offered him- -self & was sworn in, But when it was asert- -ained that He was 1/4 one quarter African Blood one half of our Company was for negating him on that account although He was a citizen & a free Holder. I fear victory
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15 Oct 14 Fayette Co Iowa 1861 Company up till today had 100 sworn men and we wanted only one more to make the maximum of our Company. about noon a man offered him- -self & was sworn in, But when it was asert- -ained that He was 1/4 one quarter African Blood one half of our Company was for negating him on that account although He was a citizen & a free Holder. I fear victory
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