1. Henry Adams wrote this document in 1880 to address the positive and negative effects of Blacks being free during reconstruction.
2. They had to carry passes with them wherever they went. Many of them were beaten, even children. Even though they were free, they still had to say things like 'missus' and 'master'.
3. I trust the account in this document because the information came from someone who actually experienced it.
In some circiles, U.S. military engagements in "Iraq" have been compared to later engagements in Vietnam and Afghanistan, since all three of these engagements have been viewed by many as being foolish.