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Additional authors

1. Russell, William C.
2. Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898.
3. James, Garth Wilkinson, 1845-1883.
4. James, Henry, 1843-1916.
5. Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
6. Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867.

Description

1. .15 linear foot (1 v.)

Summary

1. 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.

Subject

1. Fort Wagner (S.C.) > History, Military
2. South Carolina > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
3. Massachusetts > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
4. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives
5. United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Participation, Afro-American
6. Education > Massachusetts > Boston
7. United States > Army > Colored Infantry Regiment, 54th
8. United States > Army > African American troops
9. United States > Army > Officers
10. Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863
11. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Call number

1. MssCol 2647

Access (note)

1. Restricted access;

Biography (note)

1. 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)

1. Surveyed
2. Cataloging updated

Author

1. Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863.

Title

1. Cabot Jackson Russell papers, 1859-1865.

Restricted access

1. Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

1. 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

1. Russell, William C.
2. Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898.
3. James, Garth Wilkinson, 1845-1883.
4. James, Henry, 1843-1916.
5. Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
6. Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867.

LCCN

1. ms 71000355

Research call number

1. MssCol 2647