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United States Army Colored Infantry Regiment, 81st Charges and Specifications

 Collection
Identifier: MC 1284

Scope and Content Note

Court-martial charges and specifications against First Lieutenant Henry M. Kidder, First Arkansas Cavalry (Union), for conduct unbecoming an officer at Port Hudson, Louisiana, February 10, 1865. Accusations claim Kidder responded to a sentry's challenge with refusals, cursing, and false information.

Dates

  • 1865

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

The United States Army Colored Infantry 81st Regiment was organized on April 4, 1864 and was posted at Port Hudson, Louisiana.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Arrangement of the Papers

The collection consists of a single item, housed in a box with other smaller manuscript collections.

Acquisition Information

The United States Army Colored Infantry Regiment, 81st Charges and Specifications were donated by R. Robert and Maureen Wienke.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections staff in March 1994.

Creator

Source

Title
United States Army Colored Infantry Regiment, 81st Charges and Specifications
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Department Repository

Contact:
University of Arkansas Libraries
365 N. McIlroy Avenue
Fayetteville AR 72701 United States
(479) 575-8444