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.
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