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African Americans -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-101
Abstract

This collection contains a sworn statement made by Captain Henry Van Winkle, commander of Company A, 1st U. S. Colored Troops (which is the 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army) during the American Civil War. The document is also attested by three non-commissioned officers serving in his company and signed by a witness.

Dates: 1864-11-12