"An abolitionist, General E. A. Paine of the U.S. Army's District of Western Kentucky in the summer of 1864, promoted the enlistment of black troops and encouraged fair wages for former slaves. Yet his principled views led to his downfall. Falsified reports led to his removal from command and a court-martial. This book tells the complete story"--
"An abolitionist, General E. A. Paine of the U.S. Army's District of Western Kentucky in the summer of 1864, promoted the enlistment of black troops a...
