When the bill as reported came before the house, every republican, except the five members from Michigan, voted for it.

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In closing this narrative, I am reminded that as the colored man primarily was the cause of the war, so it was a colored man who really brought it to a close. I refer to my colored servant Bill, who was an unusual character. Just how he came to be my servant, I scarcely know. He attached himself to me quite early in the last campaign, and remained with me until the regiment was mustered out. He was energetic, faithful, devoted and intelligent, far beyond the average. He always knew how to forage, and I could safely trust him to provide me with something to eat, even though hams and chickens could not be

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