“Many slaves did serve the Confederacy” You seem to think that all blacks were slaves. There were a lot of free black business owners in New Orleans when it was attacked by Union forces. They defended the city against General Butler, who eventually captured and occupied New Orleans. But they tried valiantly to defend their city.
““Many slaves did serve the Confederacy” You seem to think that all blacks were slaves.”
I never said that. Never insinuated it. It’s sad that so many of you put words in other people’s mouths.