Mills, Albert L., 1854-1916 [Collection of typed military transcripts regarding James Sanks Brisbin] [Decimalized .01-.17]

Collection Summary

These records are typed and witnessed by Albert L. Mills, first Lieutenant and adjutant of the first cavalry. Includes information regarding General James Sanks Brisbin's service in the Civil War. Brisbin's leadership, possible promotion in rank, wounds obtained during battle, and success as a recruiter are discussed, among other topics. These documents are written by Brisbin and by various political and governmental officials. These typewritten copies date to circa 1887-1891 based on Mill's rank and assignment at the time.

Collection Details

GLC#: GLC01504.02-View header record
Type: Header Record
Date: 1864-1868
Author/Creator: Mills, Albert L., 1854-1916
Title: [Collection of typed military transcripts regarding James Sanks Brisbin] [Decimalized .01-.17]
Place Written: s.l.
Pagination: 17 letters

Time Period

Primary time period: Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877

Sub-Era: The American Civil War

People

Mills, Albert L., 1854-1916

Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks),1837-1892

Subjects

African American History

African American Troops

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Collection Item

Typed letter

to James S. Brisbin

January 25, 1866

Howe, Charles E., fl. 1866

Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. The Officers of the 4th United States Colored Heavy Artillery have invited Brisbin to serve as Colonel of that regiment. Assistant Adjutant General...

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