Samuel B. Jones papers, 1863-1909

Sketch of Brigade Headquarters, Port Hudson, La., 1860s (MS 288.1)

Courtesy of: Historic New Orleans Collection

Location: Historic New Orleans Collection (La.)
Background: Soldier, commander of Company C, 78th U.S. Colored Infantry Regiment
and an officer of the regiment's predecessor, the 6th Regiment of the Corps d'Afrique.
Contents: Papers reflecting his service as commander of Company C, 78th U.S.
Colored Infantry Regiment and an officer of the regiment’s predecessor, the 6th Regiment of the Corps d’Afrique, including letters, muster rolls, pension claims, and pen-and-ink sketch of brigade headquarters, located in Port Hudson, La.