Episode 4

Adam John, an enslaved carpenter on a plantation in south Louisiana, chose to fight for his freedom. He volunteered to serve in the Union army in the Civil War and was assigned to the 84th United States Colored Infantry. He saw action during the Red River campaign and proved himself on the field of battle. Yet he spent his entire life plagued with health issues. This is his story, lost to time, rediscovered, and worth honoring. 

For a transcript:

http://www.katymshannon.com/civil-war-veteran-and-survivor-adam-john/