Charles Robinson papers
Collection
Identifier: W-0161
Scope and Contents
This collection of letters and documents follow Lieutenant Charles Robinson's request for a commission in one of the African American units of the United States Army during the later years of the Civil War. In his letter of September 13, 1864, he states that he is "now in the 100 days service" and stationed in Cairo, Illinois. Included also is a letter of recommendation from First Lieutenant David T. N. Landerson stating that Robinson is "probably the best drilled officer in he Regiment."
There are three other documents all dealing with Robinson's appointment to a colored regiment, including his formal appointment as captain in the Eighth Regiment printed on vellum. There is also a carte-de-visite of Charles Robinson which has been trimmed to fit in an album.
There are three other documents all dealing with Robinson's appointment to a colored regiment, including his formal appointment as captain in the Eighth Regiment printed on vellum. There is also a carte-de-visite of Charles Robinson which has been trimmed to fit in an album.
Dates
- 1864 - 1865
Creator
- Robinson, Charles (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Biographical / Historical
Charles Robinson was a Captain in the Eighth Regiment of Colored Artillery (Heavy) of the United States Army in 1864 and 1865
Extent
0.05 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Letters concerning Robinson's request for a commission in the "colored service" of the U.S. Army during the Civil War.
Physical Location
A. S. Williams III Americana Collection, Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library, The University of Alabama
Provenance
gift of A. S. Williams III, 2010
General
Title on box: A. S. Williams III Americana Collection - Small Collections
Processed by
Martha Bace, 2014
Source
- Williams, A. S., III (Donor, Person)
Creator
- Robinson, Charles (Author, Person)
- Williams, A. S., III (Collector, Person)
- Title
- Guide to Charles Robinson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- September 2014
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository