Created by
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Subject of
24th Infantry Regiment, American, 1869 - 2006
Date
December 31, 1873
Medium
ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions
H x W: 20 1/2 x 32 in. (52.1 x 81.3 cm)
Description
Muster roll for Company K of the 24th Infantry Regiment, one of the four "Buffalo Soldier" regiments in the United States Army. Company K was stationed at the Ringgold Barracks in Texas under the the command of Colonel Abner Doubleday, who name is noted in the header of the muster roll. For each soldier, this muster roll shows his enlistment date and place, detailed pay information, and signature or mark. Comments are also noted for many of the soldiers. It was signed by Captain James N. Morgan and several enlisted men, the remainder signing by mark.
Classification
Documents and Manuscripts
Type
muster rolls
Topic
Buffalo Soldiers
Military
Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2012.26.1
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a447bfb5-1ee8-4541-9aea-7b40724471cb

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