U.S. Army Circular regarding African Americans in the Civil War, 1861

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West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia & Regional History Center
West Virginia University
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Morgantown, WV 26506
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], U.S. Army Circular regarding African Americans in the Civil War, A&M 3375, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0 Linear Feet Summary: 1 item
Creator:
Moebs, Thomas T.
Abstract:
US Army circular issued by William S. Abert, Capt. 3rd Cavalry, by order of Major General Patterson, prohibiting African Americans to dress in army uniforms, dated July 11, 1861.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], U.S. Army Circular regarding African Americans in the Civil War, A&M 3375, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Background

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West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: West Virginia & Regional History Center
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