Letter from John J. Hunter in Montgomery, Alabama, to Governor Joseph F. Johnston, regarding the formation of "a company of colored men" to serve during the Spanish-American War.
Included with the letter is a roll signed by the volunteers: "We, the undersigned citizens of The State of Alabama between the ages of 18 and 45, realizing and appreciating the obligation resting of us to serve our Country in the hour of her need, and believing it a proud privilege to aid in up...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/16490 |