Freedom journey

By Edythe Ann Quinn

Subjects: New york (n.y.), biography, Biography, African Americans, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, regimental histories, American Civil War (1861-1865) fast (OCoLC)fst01351658, African American, United states, armed forces, biography, Armed Forces, United States, Westchester county (n.y.), Military History, Regimental histories, United states, army, military life, United states, history, civil war, 1861-1865, participation, african american, African americans, new york (state), new york, African american soldiers, African American Participation, History, Military participation, African American soldiers, Military life, United States. Colored Troops

Description: "The story of thirty-six African American men who drew upon their shared community of The Hills for support as they fought in the Civil War. Through wonderfully detailed letters, recruit rosters, and pension records, Edythe Ann Quinn shares the story of thirty-five African American Civil War soldiers and the United States Colored Troop (USCT) regiments with which they served. Associated with The Hills community in Westchester County, New York, the soldiers served in three regiments: the 29th Connecticut Infantry, 14th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery (11th USCT), and the 20th USCT. The thirty-sixth Hills man served in the Navy. Their ties to family, land, church, school, and occupational experiences at home buffered the brutal indifference of boredom and battle, the ravages of illness, the deprivations of unequal pay, and the hostility of some commissioned officers and white troops. At the same time, their service among kith and kin bolstered their determination and pride. They marched together, first as raw recruits, and finally as seasoned veterans, welcomed home by generals, politicians, and above all, their families and friends"--From publisher's website.