US National Archives
Our Documents: War Dept General Order 143: Creation of Us Colored Troops (1863)
Original document that permitted the recruitment of black troops during the Civil War. Read about events and issues leading up to and following the 1863 establishment of the Bureau of Colored Troops.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: General John C. Fremont
General John C. Fremont was head of the Western department during the Civil War.-E. Benjamin Andrews 1895