May 26, 1863 – Recruitment of Colored Troops

SPRINGFIELD, May 25th, 1863.—About twenty-five colored recruits assembled this (Monday) morning in their church, in this city, preparatory to their leaving their homes for the war. They are destined for the 55th Massachusetts (colored) regiment, and are recruited in this city by Louis Isbell. They left for the East, via Chicago, today.

Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL