Jefferson C. Davis, Ebenezer Creek, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

W. Richardson

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Mt. Gilead, North Carolina
During the March to the Sea, General Jefferson C. Davis’s actions during the Ebenezer Creek passing and his ruthlessness toward the freed slaves (Freed Persons of color) have caused his legacy to be clouded in continued controversy. As Sherman's army proceeded toward Savannah, Georgia, on December 9, 1864, Davis ordered a pontoon bridge removed before the African-American refugees (Freed Persons of color) following his corps could cross the creek. Several hundred were captured by the Confederate cavalry or drowned in the creek, attempting to escape


According to the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1st, 1863

and the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authority thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons, and will do no act or acts to repress such persons, or any of them, in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom


Should not, General Jefferson C. Davis faced a Court-Martial? For failure to obey the Emancipation Proclamation issued by the Commander-In-Chief as a military measure?

Respectfully,
William
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