General Orders No. 41 authorizes the US Army to use enslaved African Americans for military construction projects. Enslaved men and women constructed roads and fortifications in Central Kentucky, including at Camp Nelson. Their enslavers were compensated by the federal government.

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General Orders No. 41 authorizes the US Army to use enslaved African Americans for military construction projects. Enslaved men and women constructed roads and fortifications in Central Kentucky, including at Camp Nelson. Their enslavers were compensated by the federal government.

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camptimeline

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1863-08-10

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museums@eu-lac.org

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English

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Event

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2884

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University of St Andrews

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