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History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, and Other Items of Interest

CHAPTER VI
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She taught her husband to read and write and feels unbounded pride in his achievements.
The noted General Jesus Rabi, of the Cuban Army, is of the same mixed blood as the Maceos.

Another well-known Negro commander is General Flor Crombet, whose patriotic deeds have been dimmed by his atrocious cruelties.

Among all the officers now swarming Havana none attracts more admiring attention than General Ducasse, a tall, fine-looking mulatto, who was educated at the fine military school of St.Cyr.

He is of extremely polished manners and undeniable force of character, can make a brilliant address and has great influence among the masses.
To eject such a man as he from a third rate foreign restaurant in his own land would be ridiculous.

His equally celebrated brother, Col.
Juan Ducasse, was killed last year in the Pinar del Rio insurrection.
COLORED MEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS.
Besides these sons of Mars, Cuba has considered her history enriched by the achievements of colored men in peaceful walks of life.


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