- Additional Authors
- Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898.
- James, Garth Wilkinson, 1845-1883.
- James, Henry, 1843-1916.
- Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
- Russell, William C.
- Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867.
- Description
- .15 linear foot (1 v.)
- Subjects
- Fort Wagner (S.C.) > History, Military
- South Carolina > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
- Massachusetts > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives
- United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Participation, Afro-American
- Education > Massachusetts > Boston
- United States > Army > Colored Infantry Regiment, 54th
- United States > Army > African American troops
- United States > Army > Officers
- Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
- Access (note)
- Biography (note)
- Cabot Jackson Russell (1844-1863), Captain of Company H of the 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Colored Volunteers, was killed in action at Fort Wagner, S.C.
- Processing Action (note)
- Surveyed
- Cataloging updated
- Call Number
- MssCol 2647
- Author
Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863.
- Title
Cabot Jackson Russell papers, 1859-1865.
- Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
- Summary
Collection consists of letters from Russell to his father, William C. Russell, concerning his schooldays in Boston, his introduction into the Army in 1862, and his subsequent military career. Also, letters and materials, 1863-1865, from officers and men relating to Russell's death; and letters, 1863, about President Lincoln. Correspondents include J.M. Forbes, Garth James, Henry James, Sr., Francis Lieber, and George L. Stearns.
- Biography
Cabot Jackson Russell (1844-1863), Captain of Company H of the 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Colored Volunteers, was killed in action at Fort Wagner, S.C.
- Added Author
Russell, William C.
Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898.
James, Garth Wilkinson, 1845-1883.
James, Henry, 1843-1916.
Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867.
- LCCN
ms 71000355
- Research Call Number
MssCol 2647