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August 14, 1866
The Daily Empire
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Under a June 26, 1866, congressional resolution, the Paymaster General will immediately begin paying bounties to colored soldiers, estimated at $20,000,000. White soldiers entitled to an extra $100 must wait three to six years.
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BOUNTIES TO COLORED SOLDIERS—PAYMENT OF THE SAME TO BE IMMEDIATELY COMMENCED.—The Paymaster General will immediately commence—says the National Intelligencer—the payment of bounties to colored soldiers, under the joint resolution of Congress, approved June 26, 1866. It is estimated that the payment of these bounties will involve the expenditure of $20,000,000.
These immediate payments are only for the nigger; the white soldier, entitled to his extra $100, must stand back awhile for Sambo—some of the Government officials estimating that the delay will be from three to six years. Lucky nigger!
These immediate payments are only for the nigger; the white soldier, entitled to his extra $100, must stand back awhile for Sambo—some of the Government officials estimating that the delay will be from three to six years. Lucky nigger!
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Bounties
Colored Soldiers
White Soldiers
Government Payment
Racial Delay
1866 Resolution
Story Details
Event Date
June 26, 1866
Story Details
Immediate payment of bounties to colored soldiers under 1866 resolution, estimated $20M expenditure; white soldiers' $100 bounties delayed 3-6 years.