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Re: The Argument for Black Conscription..

I see at least two arguments and one possible unilateral decision in these examples. One letter advocates conscription of slaves for labor and others clearly call for Negro soldiers to fight under arms. And Kirby Smith is publishing orders for conscripting black men for military labor. My understanding has been that slaves made huge contributions for military purposes (e.g. building forts) for the Confederacy during the entire war.

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