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The Liberator
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
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The Massachusetts 54th Regiment of colored troops was paid in full by the government up to August 31, sending $45,000 to families and friends in this city and vicinity via Adams & Co's Express, providing long-delayed justice and relief.
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This is a most gratifying announcement. Justice—long delayed through hesitating Congressional legislation—is at last done these brave men. The large amount they so promptly and considerately send home for the relief of their suffering families, and to liquidate what debts they may owe, is highly creditable to them.
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Massachusetts
Event Date
Aug. 31
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paid in full; $45,000 sent to families and friends
Event Details
The Massachusetts 54th regiment of colored troops has been paid off by the government in full to Aug. 31. The soldiers have sent back to their families and friends in this city and vicinity the sum of $45,000, received through Adams & Co's Express. Justice long delayed through hesitating Congressional legislation is at last done these brave men.