Raynors HCA 2018-10
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SHEPHARD, Isaac (1816-1889), was a colonel in the Union Army during the American Civil War. His appointment as a brigadier general of volunteers was not confirmed by the United States Senate and expired on July 4, 1864. He was appointed colonel of the 51st United States Colored Infantry Regiment on May 9, 1863. As a colonel he led the African Brigade, XVII Corps, Army of the Tennessee, during the Siege of Vicksburg. On November 17, 1863, Shepard was appointed brigadier general of volunteers, to rank from October 27, 1863. He was stationed at Vicksburg with a brigade of three regiments of United States Colored Troops. Autograph Manuscript Signed. Milliken’s Bend, Louisiana, May 25, 1863. 1 p. In large part, “HeadQuarters African Brigade, Milliken’s Bend, La. May 25, 1863. Special Order, I., and all officers are requested to furnish him proper facilities for feeding and transporting recruits., II, 2d Lt. Geo. White of the same Regiment is ordered on the same duty to act under Maj. Bryant’s dictation. III. Maj. Bryant is hereby authorized to enlist eight soldiers from Maj. Gen. Sherman’s Corps, as Lieutenants; and any person not exceeding that number whom he may give written authority to, shall be recommended to the Adjutant General of the Army for appointment.”
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