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- Creator
- Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863
- Call number
- MssCol 2647
- Physical description
- .15 linear feet (1 v.)
- Preferred Citation
- Cabot Jackson Russell papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Cabot Jackson Russell (1844-1863), Captain of Company H of the 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Colored Volunteers, was killed in action at Fort Wagner, S.C. Collection consists of letters from Russell to his father, William C. Russell, concerning his schooldays in Boston, his introduction into the Army in 1862, and his subsequent military career. Also, letters and materials, 1863-1865, from officers and men relating to Russell's death; and letters, 1863, about President Lincoln. Correspondents include J.M. Forbes, Garth James, Henry James, Sr., Francis Lieber, and George L. Stearns.
Key terms
Names
- Russell, Cabot Jackson, 1844-1863
- Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898
- James, Garth Wilkinson, 1845-1883
- James, Henry, 1843-1916
- Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
- Russell, William C.
- Stearns, Geo. L. (George Luther), 1809-1867
- United States. Army
- United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 54th (1863-1865)
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Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328