Title
1863 August 31-1863 October 31: Field and staff, Arkansas Infantry volunteers of African descent
Files
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Date Original
1863 August 31-1863 October 31
Description
Muster roll detailing the enlistments of officers and staff in the Third Regiment, Arkansas Infantry Volunteers of African descent. It includes date and place of enlistment, pay information, and notes.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Third Regiment, African descent, was organized in St. Louis, Missouri, and became the Fifty-sixth 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
St. Louis, St. Louis County (Mo.); Helena, Phillips County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
MS.000539, Item 24
Resource Type
Document
Collection
Arkansas and Missouri Union Army muster rolls, MS.000539
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Item 24, 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.