[CIVIL WAR]. EMILIO, Luis F....

massachusetts 54th emilio regiment served luis infantry company wagner 23rd lieutenant volunteer initially black enlisting following promoted proclamation offered history boston book distinction assault battery fort fifty-fourth regiment,” plates maps brave raised recruits island commission thanks 1863 acting 1891 including frontispiece plans folding role photographic battle roanoke casualties commander 1863-1865 publisher's original dark blue-green cloth gilt rear hinge separated light included frederick douglass’ sons william carney african american awarded complete roster officers beginning lying sergeant creation emancipation previous experience family's spotting rubbing “a north medal includes order action abolitionist march civil toned extremities edition famous honor volume enlisted serve sentiments commissioned heavy 1844-1918