The 36th Infantry United States Colored Troops in the Civil War : a history and roster / James K. Bryant, II.
| Author/creator |
Bryant, James K. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 2012. |
| Description | viii, 248 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction : the resurrection of Peter Wilson, Company C, 36th USCT -- I belonged to a man -- Noble men and patriots -- They are most reliable soldiers -- Selected from the most intelligent among them -- De bottom rail on top -- First and foremost of them all -- Conclusion : "pure patriotic principles" -- Roster : 36th Infantry, United States Colored Troops (formerly 2nd North Carolina Colored Volunteers), 1863-1866 -- Appendix 1. Composition of a regiment of infantry -- Appendix 2. U.S. Army ranks -- Appendix 3. Unit organization in the Union Army -- Appendix 4. Colonel Alonzo G. Draper's report of Knott's Island, N.C, the arrest of Nancy White, and the altercation with Lieutenant Colonel Fredrick F. Wead, 98th New York Volunteers -- Appendix 5. Letter of Sergeant Major Henry N. Adkins, 36th USCT, requesting an appointment as a second lieutenant, with endorsements and reply. |
| Abstract | "This volume explores the background of these former slaves and their families, examines their initial recruitment and chronicles their military contributions throughout the war. More than a unit history, the story of the 36th United States Colored Troops offers a vivid portrait of the challenging transition from slavery to freedom"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-241) and index. |
| LCCN | 2012024859 |
| ISBN | 9780786468782 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0786468785 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | NC Stacks | E492.94 36TH .B79 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |