Civil War Clothing Return for the 80th Colored Infantry

Book Description

The Infantry was organized on April 4, 1864, from the 8th Corps de Afrique Infantry. It served the garrison at Port Hudson, Louisiana until April 17, 1864. The unit was transferred to 79th United States Colored Troops on July 6, 1864. <P> D. 1pp. 15 ‰ˆ" x 10". July 1864. No place. A handwritten clothing return for the 80th Colored Infantry; at the top is written <I>"Monthly Return of Clothing Camp & Garrison Equipage... in the Month of July 1864 by... Co B 80 USC Infty"</I>. The roster lists the number of sashes, flannel shirts, blankets, shelter tents, canteens, etc., used by the regiment. Unlike most rosters, this is not on pre-printed forms, but completely handwritten, including the red grid lines. There are three vertical fold lines, but it is in fine condition overall

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