I saw, or thought I saw a ray of light, brightening the future of my whole race as well as that of our war-troubled country, in arousing colored men to fight for the nation’s life.
Reflecting on his decision to recruit Black soldiers during the Civil War, he describes his hope for racial progress and national unity.
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The anti-slavery platform had performed its work, and my voice was no longer needed.
It only abolished slavery where it did not exist, and left it intact where it did exist.
It had no interest in recognizing or preserving any of the ties that bind families together or to their homes.