Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 [Papers belonging to James S. Brisbin, 1862-1865][Decimalized .01-.05]

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Collection of papers belonging to James S. Brisbin dated 1862-1865. Consists of letters and commission papers
pertaining to Brisbin's service as the colonel of the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops for the Union Army.

GLC#
GLC09831
Type
Header Record
Date
1862-1865
Author/Creator
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
Title
[Papers belonging to James S. Brisbin, 1862-1865][Decimalized .01-.05]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
5 items
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks),1837-1892
Brisbin, Margaret, fl. 1862
Brisbin, Mary Jane Wagner, 1845-1887
Foster, Charles W., 1830-1904
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Civil War
Military History
Soldiers and Civilians
Soldier's Letter
Union Forces

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Collection Item
Letter signed

to Margaret Brisbin

13 November 1862

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

One letter dated Camp 6, U.S. Cavalry, Near Waterloo, Va., Nov. 13, 1862 addressed to Brisbin's mother, Margaret. Mentions preparing for the Battle of Fredericksburg, the amount of men, food and horses.

GLC09831.01
Collection Item
Letter signed

to Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin

3 December 1863

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

One letter addressed to his wife, Mary Jane Wagner Brisbin dated Camp 6th Cavalry, In field, Near Brandy Station, Dec. 3rd 1863. Mentions being thankful to receive her letters and that he expects them often. Also includes details of an anti-climactic...

GLC09831.02
Collection Item
Document signed

[Commission of James S. Brisbin]

January 20, 1864

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

One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC09831.03
Collection Item
Document signed

[Commission of James S. Brisbin]

January 20, 1864

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

One commission dated January 20, 1864 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War and C.W. Foster, Assistant Adjutant General...

GLC09831.04
Collection Item
Document signed

[Commission of James S. Brisbin]

February 19, 1866

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

One commission dated February 19, 1866 belonging to James S. Brisbin. Item commemorates him for his service as lieutenant colonel to the 6th Regiment of Colored Troops. Signed by Thomas T. Eckert, Acting Assistant Secretary of War and C.W. Foster...

GLC09831.05