Title

1863 October 20-1863 October 31: Second Regiment, Company E, Arkansas Infantry volunteers of African descent

Creator

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Date Original

1863 October 20-1863 October 31

Description

Muster roll detailing the enlistment of a number of soldiers into Company E, Second Regiment, Arkansas Infantry Volunteers of African descent. It includes date and place of enlistment, pay information, and notes.

Biographical/Historical Note

The Second Regiment, African descent, was organized in Arkansas and later became the Fifty-fourth Regiment United States Colored Troops. The unit served post and garrison duty in Helena.

Physical Description

Document 31.5" x 22"

Keywords

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Geographical Area

Helena, Phillips County (Ark.)

Language

English

Identifier

MS.000539, Item 13

Resource Type

Document

Collection

Arkansas and Missouri Union Army muster rolls, MS.000539

Contributing Entity

Arkansas State Archives

Recommended Citation

Item 13, Arkansas and Missouri Union Army muster rolls, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Rights

Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.

Additional Content

Arkansas and Missouri Union Army muster rolls Finding Aid

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