Civil War -- Soldiers, Black
Subject
Subject Source: Local Lc
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
John W.M. Appleton (1832-1913), Soldier, Civil War Papers
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 0092
Overview
John W. M. Appleton (1833-1913) was an officer in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the Union's first regiment of African American soldiers, during the Civil War. Appleton's letters to his wife, memoirs, military records, and other materials provide a detailed account of his military service with this regiment, including the daily operations and activities of his company, troop movements and engagements, and the challenges facing black troops. Appleton also drew detailed sketches in his...
Dates:
1861-1913; Majority of material found within 1863-1864
U.S. Army Circular regarding African Americans in the Civil War
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3375
Overview
US Army circular issued by William S. Abert, Capt. 3rd Cavalry, by order of Major General Patterson, prohibiting African Americans to dress in army uniforms, dated July 11, 1861.
Dates:
1861