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The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [folder], 1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement, 1864, Ms2023-101, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The 1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2019.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the 1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement was completed in September 2023.

Administrative History

The 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army was organized in Washington D. C. between May 19th and June 30th, 1863, during the American Civil War. The infantry fought in many battles between 1864 and 1865, including Petersburg, Richmond, Fort Fisher, Wilmington, Fair Oaks, and Bennett's House (now Bennett Place). The 1st U. S. Colored Troops were present when Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston and his army surrendered at Bennett Place. The 1st U. S. Colored Troops were mustered out on September 29, 1865.

External Source:

"United States Colored Troops 1st Regiment Infantry", National Park Service's Richmond National Battlefield Park (Virginia), https://www.nps.gov/rich/learn/historyculture/1stusct.htm .

Scope and Content

This collection contains a sworn statement made by Captain Henry Van Winkle, commander of Company A, 1st U. S. Colored Troops (which is the 1st U. S. Colored Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army) during the American Civil War. The document is also attested by three non-commissioned officers serving in his company. The three non-commissioned officers were First Sergeant Henry Green, Sergeant Robert Bouldin, and Sergeant John Ross. The purpose of the statement is to explain the loss of seventeen haversacks, thirteen canteens, two shelter tents, and two pairs of coat straps during their retreat at the Second Battle of Fair Oaks. First Lieutenant Nathan Bishop also signed the document as a witness.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• African Americans -- History
• Civil War
• United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
• United States. Army. Colored Infantry Regiment, 1st (1863-1865)

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the 1st U. S. Colored Troops Sworn Statement by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).