A form documenting William Howard’s enlistment in the United States Colored Troops. The document includes descriptive information about Howard, such as age, height, and eye color, as well as a signed statement by Priscilla A. Daugherty that "the above slave is her property for life." Howard (circa 1835-1864) was a laborer from Baltimore, Maryland enslaved…

Volunteer descriptive list of William Howard of Company I 30th U.S. Colored Troops

Description

A form documenting William Howard’s enlistment in the United States Colored Troops. The document includes descriptive information about Howard, such as age, height, and eye color, as well as a signed statement by Priscilla A. Daugherty that "the above slave is her property for life." Howard (circa 1835-1864) was a laborer from Baltimore, Maryland enslaved by Daugherty (1825-1904). On April 1, 1864, Daugherty manumitted Howard directly into the service of the United States Colored Troops in order to receive compensation. Howard served with the 30th Colored Infantry, Company I until his death at the Siege of Petersburg on November 24, 1864.

Date

1864-03-25

Language(s)

English

Collection Number

MS 3257

Dimensions

10 x 21 inches

Extent

1 page

Resource ID

16670

Digital Publisher

Digital resource provided by the Maryland Center for History and Culture

Rights

This digital material is made available here for private study, scholarship, and research. Commercial and other uses are prohibited without the permission of the Maryland Center for History and Culture. For more information, visit the MCHC’s Reproductions and Permissions web page.