9th Regiment Colored Troops in the History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-65

Wilmer, L. Allison. History and Roster of Maryland Volunteers, War of 1861-65, 2 volumes. Press of Guggenheimer, Weil & Co. Baltimore, MD. 1898, 1899. First Edition. Quarto. Volume one bound in 3/4 leather over maroon boards, 834 pp. 9" x 11". Volume two rebound in black modern cloth, 285 pp. 8.5" x 11". The intro to both books describes the role of soldiers, sailors, and marines during the Civil War, with the second volume having a dedication in the preface to the Colored Troops of the Ninth Regiment Infantry. It states; "The Maryland contingent of Colored troops certainly measured up to the expectation of the most sanguine of their friends, and the (truncated) survivors today fully and gratefully appreciate the just recognition given to them by their native State in this publication, as has been evidenced by expressions to this commission." Such records were difficult to obtain and these two volumes show an extensive list of the brave men who volunteered their lives for honor. Volume one contains the names of those serving in all three branches of the Union Army. Volume two shows biographical data on those serving in the Union Navy. A large chapter of this volume is entirely devoted to the history of the Ninth Regiment Infantry, U.S. Colored Troops, Maryland Volunteers, and begins with a brief history of the regiment. It continues with lists of the officers, their roles, and every man in the regiment, including muster and discharge dates, wounds, and deaths. The Ninth was raised from July 15 to September 1st of 1863 and was to serve for 3 years. They were under the command of General Butler and served at Fortress Monroe and during the Battle of Petersburg. The regiment saw almost continuous action after the Battle of Petersburg. Spine is detached from volume one, with wear to edges, pages are in very good condition with text crisp and clear. Second volume is in overall very good condition. (Inventory #: 18554)