Good Morning [from Harry Bradshaw Matthews]:

During 1998, the United States Colored Troops Institute for Local
History and Family Research was established by charter members
from 9 states and Canada to honor the approx. 200 thousand
soldiers and sailors of African descent, and their 7 thousand
white officers, who fought in the Civil War. Recognition is
also given to the abolitionists and agents of the Underground
Railroad.

I am pleased to announce that the first issue of the
"USCT Civil War Digest," a 4-page newsletter, will be available
for distribution in 2 weeks. Members of the Institute will
automatically receive the issue.

Members of the general population may also receive this issue
by forwarding a $1 donation per issue (plus 50 cents for mailing),
or a $10 donation per 12 copies (plus $2 for mailing) payable
in advance to "Hartwick College."

This first issue include 1) the editorial from "The Colored
American" of 1837 explaining the reason for the use of
"Colored American" to identify people of Africand descent
in the United States; 2) front and back illustrations of
the "Butler Medal," the only medal struck specifically for
black soldiers of the Civil War, and other historical references.

Two issues are published per year - in April and October. Please
understand that copies will be made available strictly on a
first come, first serve basis. Please forward requests and
donations to:

Harry Bradshaw Matthews
President, USCT Institute
Center for Interdependence
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY 13820
607-431-4428
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