Welcome to the Milliken's Bend Virtual Library, a compilation of resources relating to the history and story of the Civil War battle of Milliken's Bend, Louisiana.

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A Bit of War History: The Veteran

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This painting by Thomas Waterman Wood shows the same African American man from "The Recruit" still in his uniform, but as an amputee on crutches. He…

A Bit of War History: The Recruit

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This painting by Thomas Waterman Wood shows the same African American man from "The Contraband" now wearing the uniform of a Union soldier. He stands…