African Americans Helping the Union

O.B. Willcox - Brevet Major-General

Lew Jones Bridge on the Nottoway River, Brunswick/Dinwiddie Counties, VA

April 9, 1865

 

The people are driving their herds and horses across Nottoway River. Negroes, coming in numbers, say they have been ordered in with horses, mules, etc. They are stealing and pillaging.

Additional Details

• African Americans Involved: In numbers...likely a few dozen?
• Army: Union
• Source Location: Beasley's House, Petersburg, VA
• Source Recipient: Major-General Parke

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