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>Were there any black serving in Cleburne's Division, >particularly in Granbury's Brigade (earlier called >Nelson's, Deshler's, & Smith's Brigade). I have been >writing a book (fiction) based on my Gr-Grandfather >who was a private in Company H of the 10th Texas >(originally under Col. Allison Nelson). They went on >to become part of Cleburne's Division and fought >gallantly in many engagements. My Gr-Grandfather was >captured during the retreat from Missionary Ridge >(Tunnel Hill) and sent to Rock Island Prison, where he >enlisted in the Second U. S. Volunteer Infantry in >October 1864 (one of six regiments recruited from >various northern prisons), eventually serving on the >Santa Fe Trail from Feb 1865 till he mustered out in >Nov. 1865. The regiments that later took the place of >these former Rebel POW's were the Buffalo Soldiers. > >It is fascinating to me the evolution and connections >between all people who struggled in the Civil War and >afterwards. Thank you for this site. > >John Fine >Austin, TX

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