The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-09-10
Gen. Andrew JacksOn'S PTOCla-
nation to the Free Negroes, in 1914.

Gen. Andrew JaCksOn'S PFOCla-
nation to the Free Negroes, in 1914.
HEADQUARTERS, SEVENTH MILITARY DISTRICT,
MOBILE, SEPT u, 1914.
To the Free 0lored nhsbitants of Lonisiana
THRoUGm a mistaken policy, you have been
heretofore deprived of participation in the glo-
rious struggle for national rights in which cur
country is engaged. This no longer shall exist.
As sons Of freedom, you are now called upon
to defend our most inestimahle blessing. As
Americans, our country looks with confidence
TO her adopted children for valorous support,
as faithful return Tor the advantages enjoyed
under her mild and equitable government. Az
fathers, husbands. and br0lhers, you are sum-
moued to rally round the standard of the eagle
TO defend sll which s dear in existence.
Your country, although calling for your exer.
tions does not wish you to engage in her cause
without remunerating you for the services rem
dered Your intelligent minds are not to be
led away by false representations Your love
ot honor would cause you TO de,pse the man
who should attempt to deceive you. With the
sincerity ofs soldier and the language of truth
address you.
To every noble-heartcd freeman of color vol
uu.eerng 10 serve during the present contest
with Great Bri ain, ard no longer, there will be
paid he same bounty, in money and lands, now
received by he white soldiers of the United
Sta 80 viz: 1924 in money, and 100 acres ot
land The pon commission officers and psi-
va,e, vii sl-o he entitled to the same monthly
pay, daily rations, and clothes, furnished to any
American soldier.
/ On enrolling ycurseIScs in companies, the Ma
/ jor Genesal commanding will select officers for
your government from you! white fellow cti.
zeus. Your non commissioned officers will be
appointed IRON among Yourselves.
Due regard viii be paid 10 tho feelings of free.
men and soldiers. You viii not by being asao-
ciated with white men in the same corps, be ex.
posed 10 improper comparison or III just sarcasm
/ As distinct, independent battsiinn or regiment
pursuing the pth of glory, you wilt Undivided,
receive the applause and griiitude OF your couu-
trymen.
10 assure you Of the ainceri.y of my intea
lions, and my anxiety 10 engage your invaluable
services to our country, | have communicated
my wishes TO the Governor of Louisiana, who Is
fully informed a. to the manner Of enrollmentr
aud will give you every necessary information
on the subject of this address
ANDREW JACKSON, Maj. Gen. Coming.
December l3, 1914, Gen. Jackson issued in
the French language, the following address tc
the coored members of his army.
"SoLDIERs When, on the banks of the Mo
bile | called you TO take up arms, inviting you
10 p,rske OF the peril and glory of your white
fslow-citzen, | expected much from you for
was not ignorSut that you po. sessed qualities
mos, formidable ia an invading enemy. knew
with what ior'itude you could endure hunqel
| aud ihirst, and all IN" iatienes Of a campaign
| knew well you loved your native country, anC
that you, as we'll as ourselves, had 10 defend whs
man holds most dear-his parents, wife, children
aud property. You have dune more than ex'
pected In addition 10 the previous qualities
before knew you to possess, | found among yor
noble enthusiasm, which leads &c the perform
snce of great deeds.
"Soldiers the President OF the United States
shall hear how praise worthy WAS your conduct
IN the hour of danger, and the representatives
of the American people will give you the prasC
your exploits entille you 10. Your General an
ticipsJes shen in applaudlng your noble ardor
The enemy approaches his vessels cover
our lAkes our brave citizens are united, and al
contention has ceased among them. Their only
dispute il, who shall win the prize of valor, OF
who the most glory, its noblest reward.
"By order, THOMAS BUTLER.
Aid-de-Camp."