[STONEWALLS]

"that blacks served the CSA even willingly is possible...even probable..." .....here are some reasons why blacks served:

1.manumission contingent on honorable service.... 2.to ingratiate themselves to whites in case the South won.... 3.revenge; their families suffered at the hands of the Union Army too..... 4.adventure and travel; same as today's recruits... 5.patriotism; blacks have fought in all our wars...

"....but its hard to prove they did in large numbers."

agreed

[stand watie]

may i suggest that you get a copy of BLACKS IN BLUE & GRAY by Professor H.R. Blackerby, PhD of Tuskeegee University history dept. & READ it.the book was published in the 1960s by Portals Press.

his book just may open your eyes.

FRee dixie,sw