14th Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery USCT Civil War history black soldiers

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The Fourteenth Regiment Rhode Island Heavy Artillery (Colored) In the War to Preserve the Union.  By William H. Chenery.  Brown cloth hardcover,  not issued with dj, pub. 1969 by Negro University Press, reprint of 1898, 343 pages.  Includes rosters.
History of this Black regiment formed by Rhode Island governor James Smith in August, 1863. In early 1864 they were transported by steamer to their post outside of New Orleans. They helped defend coastal and field fortifications there and at Fort Esperanza in Texas and were noted for their distinguished service. The 14th Rhode Island was the only Black artillery regiment raised north of the Mason-Dixon line. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs of the regiment's office (all white).  Redesignated the 8th U.S.
Colored Heavy, then the 11th U.S. Colored Heavy Artillery.  Not a print on demand.  Condition:  Binding tight, discoloration at both front and rear hinges (see photos.). Shipping weight over 1 pound.
I am selling off my Civil War and military book collection in which I have a large number of older and rare histories, including a number of regimental histories.  I will combine shipping but due to the number of volumes the sale may take quite some time.  I have both Union and Confederate histories.  Also some reunion ribbons, photos, cdvs.  My collection spans over 50 years of collecting, now have moved into a smaller home and do not have the room.  Please follow my auctions for more books in your interest. If there is anything specific you are looking for please send me a message.  Also please note that eBay is very politically correct and does not like to have a book listed that has the Confederate flag so you might see some of my listings with something hiding the flag which may appear on the cover or the dust jacket.