[ Autographs ] (Confederate Imprint) Printed document, 2pp. 8vo., Confederate Senate, Nov. 23, 1864, an act amending "An act to increase the efficiency of the army [by] employing free negroes and slaves in certain capacities" The amendment authorizes freed blacks be impressed into the service for the Confederate Army, to receive monthly financial compensation, and authorizes the impressment of 40,000 slaves by the War Department. Very good. Reference: Crandall 167,Parrish & Wallingham 379