Black Regulars and Militiamen in the War of 1812 - Johnson, Eric
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The Black American soldier was a rarity between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. When Congress passed the Militia Act of 1792, it required that "every free able-bodied white male citizen" join his state militia. It is implied that non-whites could not participate in the militia but it left open the possibility that non-whites could join the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army did permit Blacks to serve in the army, but only as cooks or officer's servants between the two wars. Cracks in these restrictions appeared for a short time during the War of 1812. Congress passed An Act for Completing the…mehr

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The Black American soldier was a rarity between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. When Congress passed the Militia Act of 1792, it required that "every free able-bodied white male citizen" join his state militia. It is implied that non-whites could not participate in the militia but it left open the possibility that non-whites could join the U.S. Army. The U.S. Army did permit Blacks to serve in the army, but only as cooks or officer's servants between the two wars. Cracks in these restrictions appeared for a short time during the War of 1812. Congress passed An Act for Completing the Existing Military Establishment on 24 December 1811 in which it was stated that only "able-bodied men" may be recruited in the army. No restrictions for race will appear in any military legislation passed during the War of 1812. Without proper rules and regulations governing this issue of recruiting Black soldiers, some commanders in the army did recruit Blacks. This work identifies 455 Black men who enlisted in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812 and another 662 Blacks who served as militiamen in a number of state militias. This book is an expanded version of the author's original book, Black Regulars in the War of 1812, which was first published in 2015. Mr. Johnson is a lineal descendant of five veterans of the War of 1812 and he is the past president of the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Ohio (2008-2011). He is currently the Archivist General for the General Society of the War of 1812 and has served as the Historian General for this society.
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In the quiet corners of the night, nestled in a home shrouded by woods, Eric Johnson crafts worlds that transcend the ordinary. A master storyteller and a sentinel of imagination, he balances the art of living with the craft of creating. By day, Eric is a relentless pursuer of preschool adventures and a guardian against the specters of night terrors, transforming fear into dreams of wonder with the same agility he applies to his writing.His journey as an author is as varied and deep as the realms he conjures in his novels. From the enthralling narratives in the Dreamweaver Diaries series, including "Under the Shadow's Eye" and "Depths of the Rebels' Stone," to the intricate pathways of choices in his Pick-Your-Path-Adventure, Eric's storytelling invites readers to explore universes where every decision shapes destiny.Eric's "The Lost" from the Second Coming series beckons those who dare to tread the line between spirituality and horror. His poetry collections, "The Conditions We Live" and "Transitions: A Story in Verse," published by Unsolicited Press, offer a more introspective journey, weaving words into emotions and thoughts into landscapes.When not shaping young minds as a teacher, Eric finds solace in the embrace of nature, the companionship of books in the stillness of night, and the bold flavors of black, dark roast coffee-or something with a bit more bite. His life, much like his writing, is a tapestry of vivid experiences and quiet reflections.To delve deeper into the worlds Eric Johnson creates, and to join a community of dreamers and rebels, visit ericjohnsonwriter.com. Sign up for the mailing list to stay connected with the latest adventures, both in life and in the pages of his captivating stories.