brothers, you are
summoned to rally round the standard of the Eagle, to defend all
which is dear in existence.

"_Your country_, although calling for your exertions, does not wish
you to engage in her cause, without remunerating you for the
services rendered. Your intelligent minds are not to be led away by
false representations--your love of honor would cause you to
despise the man who should attempt to deceive you. In the sincerity
of a soldier, and the language of truth I address you.

"To every noble hearted free man of color, volunteering to serve
during the present contest with Great Britain, and no longer, there
will be paid the same bounty in money and lands now received by
white soldiers of the United States, namely, one hundred and
twenty-four dollars in money and one hundred and sixty acres in
land. The non-commissioned officers and privates will also be
entitled to the same monthly pay and daily rations and clothes
furnished to any American soldiers.

"On enrolling yourselves in companies, the Major General commanding
will select officers for your government from your white
fellow-citizens. Your non-commissioned officers will be appointed
from among yourselves.

"Due regard will be paid to the feelings of free men and soldiers.

"You will not, by being associated with white men in the same
corps, be exposed to improper comparison, or unjust sarcasm. As a
distinct, independent battalion or regiment, pursuing the path of
glory, you will, undivided, receive the applause and gratitude of
your countrymen.

"To assure you of the sincerity of my intentions, and my anxiety to
engage your invaluable services to our country, I have communicated
my wish to the Governor of Louisiana, who is fully informed as to
the manner of enrollments, and will give you every necessary
information on the subject of this address.

"ANDREW JACKSON,
"Major General Commanding."

On the 18th of December, 1814, through his Aid-de-camp, Colonel Butler,
the General issued another address to the colored soldiers, who had
proven themselves, in every particular, worthy of their country's trust,
and in every way worthy of the proudest position of enfranchised
freemen. To deny to men