Soldier Enlistment - Steven B Madden (Arham)

Hello my name is Steven B Madden and I am 45 years old. I am a major in the Confederate army and a planter with 25 slaves. I have a total of 7 children back home in Tennessee. They are all ranged from between 2-16. They’re names are Jeremiah, Jedebiah, Joe, Jill, Jimmy, Jenny, and Jeb. My wife back home is named Mabel May Mason Madden. I was born in Nashville Tennessee and was raised with a good education. I am a retired father and have lived with my family ever since. My opinion on Slavery is that giving Black people citizenshipis completely foolish and irresponsible. The only thing they’re good for is picking cotton much less chosing the presedent.