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American Civil War
At the onset of the Civil War, Zachos was summoned by close friend Salmon P. Chase to go to Port Royal.  He was formally sent by the Boston and New York Education Commissions to prove the former slaves could be educated.  On March 13, 1862, Zachos was on Parris Island in command of 400 freed slaves on a plantation.  Zachos spent a total of 16 months at Parris Island.  Zachos took on many roles during this time, he was an Army Surgeon, Teacher, Store Keeper.  The military stronghold was supervised by Zachos under General Rufus Saxton.   He is noted for writing and reciting poetry to the freed slaves.
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