[BroJoeK]

"also, what you asked me to do is called (on FR): assigning homework. "

I DID some "homework" on this, and the results do not support your claims. So, I'll conclude that your claims are bogus until you provide evidence to prove the contrary.

[MikefromOhio]

Don’t hold your breath for proof to his claims that actually comes from anyone reputable.

After all, this is the guy who always seem so to think General Forrest was a person to be emulated.

[stand watie]

you're welcome to believe ANYTHING you want to believe. = it's called: freedom of speech/expression/thought. - nonetheless, you are in error.

go do some more research into individual unit records & southern state pension records & you'll see that i'm correct. (for example of pensions paid out from KY, about 20% of pensions went to Black veterans and/or their widows. the pension records of other southern states are similar to KY's.)

free dixie,sw

[stand watie]

i also note that you IGNORED the FACT that i said that MANY union army reports mention Blacks fighting against them, starting in 1861.= look at the unit reports in the OR & you'll see what i mean.

free dixie,sw