DATES: June 17th, 1863
CREATOR: Gerald Russell
EXTENT: One file folder
SCOPE: This collection contains a muster roll from the 1860s. A muster roll is a list of individuals in a group, in this case the Illinois Infantry Volunteers, to keep track of rank, attendance, etc. A transcription of the top three lines:
“Muster – On Roll of Captain Geo W. Jenks I 0/11 F in the 32nd Regiment, Illinois Infty Volunteers commanded by Colonel John Logan. Called into the Service of the United States by the President thereof from the Thirty-first day of December 1861 (date of first Muster) for the term of three years unless sooner discharged.”
This muster roll contains information for Townsend Smith, David Glenn, and Troy Moore, including their ranks, ages, when they joined, where they joined, and who enrolled them in this Infantry division. The muster roll was signed by Capt. Smith Townsend and Gerald Russell, the mustering officer, on June 17th, 1863, at a station near Vicksburg, Missouri.
ACCESS: This is collection M-708. This collection is available for on-site use only in the Rare Book and Manuscripts Reading Room. Some of the collection may be photocopied, digitally scanned or photographed, depending on condition. Researchers are advised to call ahead concerning changes in hours due to University intersessions and holidays. The St. Louis Mercantile Library is located on levels one and two of the Thomas Jefferson Library building. More information about conducting research with the archival collections of the Library, including current building hours and reading room policies, can be found on our Research page.
RESTRICTIONS: None
Preferred Citation Note: From the Special Collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
INVENTORY: One sheet of paper, folded into thirds
