1863
Assisted in recruiting Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts colored regiments. Invited to visit President Lincoln.
1864
Supported Lincoln for re-election.
1866
Was active in procuring the franchise for the freedmen.
September. Elected delegate from Rochester to National Loyalists' Convention at Philadelphia.
1869 [1870]
Moved to Washington, District of Columbia. Established [Edited and then bought] the New National Era.
1870