General Forrest also had black combatants serve with him all during the war. Cleburne also encouraged and used black soldiers throughout the war but was passed over in rank for his beliefs.
The Henderson Scouts were a black cavalry organization from Mississippi that also served during the War on the side of the Confederacy. There is a monument to them at Canton, Mississippi.
This new book just coalesces a significant amount of information that has been published elsewhere since the Civil War.
Good post, VVDoug!
Just began reading Grant's memoirs the other night. Beautiful writing.