United States. Colored Troops
Subject
Subject Source: Library Of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops roster book
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS 2603
Abstract
Roster book of Company B, 30th Infantry Regiment, United States Colored Troops, which was comprised primarily of Marylanders. This book was most likely the field copy kept by 1st Lt. Charles Tarbell and records a range of demographic data--such as age, birthplace, occupation, status as free or enslaved--as well as enlistment details, remarks on service, and physical characteristics of the men. The fate of each member of the regiment is also recorded: discharged, deserted, or cause of...
Dates:
1864-1865
United States Colored Troops officer letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 3305
Abstract
This collection contains eight officer letters concerning United States Colored Troops regiments from Maryland, some with typed transcripts, dated 1863-1865 and 1868. These letters are written by the white commanding officers and describe the people and conditions of the regiments.
Dates:
1863 September 25-1868 December 26
William Howard manumission papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 3257
Abstract
The collection consists of documents relating to the manumission and service of William Howard (circa 1835-1864) who served in the 30th United States Colored Infantry during the American Civil War.
Dates:
1846, 1864